What does it mean?
Focusing adverbs limit or draw attention to a specific part of a sentence. Words like only, just, even, especially, also, mainly, particularly, and exactly can change the meaning depending on where they stand.
Only Sara ate cake.
Sara only ate cake.
Even Ali came.
I especially like mangoes.
Ask: what word is in focus?
Only Sara came.No one except Sara came.Focus on Sara.
Sara only came.She came, but did nothing else.Focus on came.
Sara came only today.Not yesterday or tomorrow.Focus on today.
Only means no more than or no one except.
Only I know the answer.No one else knows.Focus on I.
I only know one answer.I do not know more.Focus on one answer.
I know only one answer.Same idea, clear focus.Limited amount.
Just can mean only or a short time ago.
I just need a pencil.I only need a pencil.Limit.
She has just arrived.She arrived a moment ago.Time meaning.
Just one minute.Only one minute.Small amount.
Even shows surprise or something unexpected.
Even Omar helped.Omar helping was surprising.Unexpected person.
She even cleaned the windows.Cleaning windows was extra or surprising.Unexpected action.
Even at night, it was hot.The time is surprising.Unexpected situation.
Especially and particularly highlight one thing.
I like fruit, especially mangoes.Mangoes are special in the group.Highlight.
This book is particularly useful.More useful than normal.Strong focus.
Everyone worked hard, especially Lina.Lina stands out.Focus on Lina.
Also and too add one more thing.
Ali also plays tennis.He does this in addition.Addition.
Maha plays tennis too.Maha also does it.Too often goes at the end.
AlsoOften comes before the main verb.He also sings.
Mainly and mostly show the biggest part.
We mainly study grammar.Grammar is the biggest part.Main focus.
The class is mostly quiet.Quiet most of the time.Largest part.
ExactlyThat is exactly right.Precise focus.
Position can change meaning.
Only Sara gave Ali a book.No one except Sara gave it.Focus on Sara.
Sara only gave Ali a book.She did not lend, sell, or read it.Focus on gave.
Sara gave only Ali a book.No one except Ali received one.Focus on Ali.
Choose the best focusing adverb.
___ Sara knew the answer. No one else knew it.
Choose the surprise word.
___ Ali came to the party, and he usually stays home.
Choose the highlight word.
I like fruit, ___ mangoes.
Which sentence means no one except Omar helped?
Choose the best sentence.
Which sentence uses also naturally?
Choose the best sentence.
Fill five blanks.
Choose the focusing adverb that best limits, adds, or highlights the sentence part.
Nora brought a camera; no one else did.
I need one minute.
the teacher laughed at the joke.
I enjoy sports, football.
Maha sings; she plays the piano.
Mixed question types of 5
Answer all five. Then tap Finish test to see your result sheet.
1. Sentence completion
I ___ want a glass of water.
2. MCQ
Which sentence shows surprise?
3. Type the answer
___ I saw the message. No one else saw it.
4. Type the answer
We like desserts, ___ ice cream.
5. MCQ
Which sentence uses also naturally?
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