Articles Tagged adverbs

I have a confession to make: I made a reflexive edit in a manuscript based on personal preference. Worse, I then boasted about it online.

Adverbs are usually placed next to the thing they modify. But what do you do when the result is awkward?

“Only” is a delightful little word that can act as an adjective or an adverb; it can modify nouns, verbs, and even other adjectives. Where you place it makes a big impact. Here’s how to do it well.