What are ADVERBS of PLACE?

the adverb It is the invariable part of a sentence, which has the function of modifying or complementing the verb, the adjective or the other adverb that it accompanies. Adverbs are classified into different categories, depending on the information they are contributing to said sentence.

In this lesson of a Teacher we want to explain in detail what are adverbs of place and examples, these words that answer the question "where?", within a sentence. Also, we are going to put some exercises with solutions, so that you can better internalize the theory.

The adverbs of place they are the grammatical category, within a sentence, that offers us information about the place in which the events that the verb speaks of have taken place.

For example: We study here

The adverb tells us where the action of the verb takes place live, that is, where do you live? So the answer is "here". We can deduce, then, that one of the best ways to find the adverb of place in a sentence is by asking the verb "where?", "where?", or "where to?".

These questions will take us directly to the adverb of place, which is the one that provides information to the sentence about the location or address in which the action takes place.

Adverbs of place are a kind of adverb that modify, for the most part, the verb, therefore, they function as verbal complements and are located in the predicate of sentences. They usually perform the function of Circumstantial complements of place in a sentence, and we can identify them because they are completely expendable.

For example: your family is waiting for you outside / Your family is waiting for you

The word "outside" does not provide essential information, but without the adverb of place, the sentence still has a coherent meaning. Simply, expand the information that we already have, in order to make prayer more concrete and enjoyable.

In this section you can see how do adverbs of place work in a sentence and what information they bring to the whole. In this way you will greatly expand the knowledge of this lesson, since you will not only have the theory, but you will have been able to see some practical examples. We have indicated the adverb of place in bold, so that you can quickly identify it:

• It's snowing outside!
• Doctor, it hurts here!
• Out of here!
• Let's go there together!
• Have you put an ice cube inside your glass?
• How far will the protagonist of this novel have to endure?
• Where is the entrance to the mall located?
• Here the heat wave continues.
• Here, in this store, I bought the ties.
• We'll camp over there.
• Ahead of us was the white-haired man.
• Outside the birds sing.
• It's raining a lot outside.
• It's very cold outside.
• You have left your keys there.
• There in the distance lies the solution.
• There, behind that building, is Jorge's house.
• I will wait for you there.
• Here's your flight.
• Near here is the gift shop.

We have marked you adverbs of place from the previous exercise in bold, so you can check if you were able to find the solution yourself.

• I will put this picture beside the others during the exhibition.
• I bought some very cheap sweets at the grocery store. there.
• When we woke up we were far of the storm
• Under of the earth, there are the roots of the trees.
• You must place the candy over from the cake.
• give me the test over there, please.
• Within from the dark room, the people will make themselves heard.
• Since up from the roofs, the knight defended himself.
• Behind from that hill, we will live.
• The car broke down far away.

Now you know what are adverbs of place and how you can find them in a sentence. If you are interested in continuing to learn more about this topic or something similar, do not hesitate to consult our lessons found in the grammar and linguistics section.