Confused Adverbs

Very and Much

Rule: Very is used with adverbs and adjectives positively; Much is used with comparatives.

Incorrect Usage: (a) He is a much influential person.

                                (b) They are very richer than us.

Correct Usage: (a) He is a very influential person.

                              (b) They are much richer than us.

Wrong Placement of Adverbs

Rule: Adverbs of indefinite time (always, ever, never, seldom, soon, etc.) should be placed before the principal verb.

      Incorrect Usage: She reaches always office punctually.

                                           

     Correct Usage: She always reaches office punctually.