46.3 Adverbs of manner – position

If the verb of the sentence has an object, we usually place the adverb of manner after the object.

Subject + verb + object + adverb

1

We completed the project successfully.

2

She counted the money carefully.

3

We said a prayer silently.

4

He signed the cheque hurriedly.

5

The children ate the vegetables happily.

6

The members accepted the proposal unanimously.

7

The teenager repaired the car expertly.

8*

The butler opened the door wide.

It is possible to place an adverb of manner before a verb with an object.

Subject + adverb + verb + object

1

We successfully completed the project.

2

She carefully counted the money.

3

We silently said a prayer.

4

He hurriedly signed the cheque.

5

The children happily ate the vegetables.

6

The members unanimously accepted the proposal.

7

The teenager expertly repaired the car.

8*

But we do not say:

8*

The butler wide open the door.