Is the word also an adverb

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«Also» is an adverb that has two meanings. Adverbs modify a verb, an adjective, or another adverb by telling more about a verb, adjective, or another adverb in a sentence. «Also» is used to indicate «in addition to» or «to be in the same manner».

Can also be an adverb?

Also, as well or too? Also, as well and too are adverbs and mean ‘in addition‘. … Also is commonly used in writing, but is less common in speaking.

Is also a sentence adverb?

Also, as well and too are adverbs and mean ‘in addition‘.

What type of adverb is also?

In addition; besides; as well; further; too.

How do you use also as an adverb?

Also, it was much too expensive. Jake’s father had also been a doctor (= both Jake and his father were doctors). She was not only intelligent but also very musical. He also recently said that he would be leaving at the end of the year.

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I found lots of people using «You can also», more than 1k hits only on ELL. And myself use «also» a lot as well.

However, after I went through 2 posts and one grammar dictionary, I still don’t know what type it is.

per another post

There are at least eight different kinds of adverbs and these are adverbs of manner, adverbs of frequency, adverbs of time and place, adverbs of relative time, adverbs of degree, adverbs of quantity, adverbs that focus, adverbs that function as attitude markers.

And then which type of adverbs «also» is?

To discuss conveniently, please take the following quotation as example.

I’m cold, and I’m also hungry.

• Вопрос

Где в предложении должно стоять наречие «also»?

Hydar, Iran

• Ответ

Hello — thanks for writing in. This is a good question but I’m afraid it’s got a difficult answer: grammatically, also can be put in lots of different places in a sentence, but changing its place will also change the meaning and emphasis of the sentence.

Привет, спасибо, что обратился к нам (написал). Вопрос хороший, но боюсь, что ответить на него сложно: грамматически для «also» мест в предложении может быть много, но в разных местах оно придаёт предложению разные оттенки смысла.

First of all, let’s discuss the role of also – what does it do? Well, it helps us to join two ideas together. It has the same meaning as ‘too’ or ‘as well’. As far as the placing of also is concerned, have a look at these example sentences which are all grammatically correct:

Прежде всего, обсудим, какова роль наречия «also» — что оно делает? Оно помогает нам соединить вместе два высказывания (идеи). Его синонимами являются слова «too» или «as well». А вот место в предложении может быть разным. Взгляните на следующие предложения, все они грамматически правильны:

1. Also, I think that you should consider quitting your job.

Я тоже думаю, что тебе нужно задуматься о том, чтобы уволиться с работы.

2. I also think that you should consider quitting your job.

А ещё мне кажется, что тебе нужно задуматься об увольнении с работы.

3. I think that you also should consider quitting your job.

Думаю, тебе тоже нужно задуматься об увольнении с работы.

4. I think that you should also consider quitting your job.

Думаю, тебе нужно также подумать и об увольнении с работы.

5. I think that you should consider also quitting your job.

Думаю, тебе нужно задуматься ещё и о том, чтобы уволиться с работы.

6. I think that you should consider quitting your job also.

Думаю, что помимо прочего, тебе нужно подумать и об увольнении с работы.

That’s right, it can go in lots of places! As I said before, changing the position alters the emphasis and meaning of the sentence. As it is an adverb, it’s probably most commonly used next to a verb, but as you have heard, this isn’t fixed if you particularly want to stress another part of the sentence. Basically, you put also next to or as close as possible to the word that you are highlighting.

Вот именно: «also» может стоять в самых разных местах предложения. Я уже говорила, что изменение его места меняет и оттенки смысла предложения. Поскольку «also» — наречие, то его наиболее вероятное место — после глагола. Но вы уже знаете, что это место не фиксировано: при вашем желании вы можете подчеркнуть и другую часть предложения. Общий принцип: «also» надо ставить как можно ближе (или сразу после) слова, которое вы хотите подчеркнуть.

Another important thing to note is that the use of commas (when written) or pauses (when spoken) can again change the meaning of the sentence. Compare these:

Ещё важно отметить, что использование запятых (в письме) и пауз (в речи) тоже может изменить смысл предложения. Сравните предложения:

a) I also think that it is very expensive.

а) К тому же я считаю, что это очень дорого.

b) I, also, think that it is very expensive.

b) Я, как и ты, думаю, что это очень дорого.

Which one of these implies that the speaker has already told you something else they think? The answer is (a) I also think that it is very expensive. Sentence (b) I, also, think that it is very expensive suggests that someone else has already expressed this opinion.

Какое предложение из этих двух указывает, что говорящий раньше уже что-то говорил вам о своих мыслях (и теперь добавляет в ним)? Это предложение (a) I also think that it is very expensive (К тому же я считаю, что это очень дорого). Предложение (b) I, also, think that it is very expensive (Я, как и ты, думаю, что это очень дорого) наводит на мысль, что раньше своё мнение уже выразил другой собеседник.

Basically you need to remember that we use ‘also’ to add information to something we have already said and you need to place it in the sentence next to the thing or idea that you are adding. I hope this makes it clear!

Самое главное — надо помнить, что «also» добавляет информацию к чему-то ранее сказанному и помещать его надо как можно ближе к слову, к которому «also» добавляет информацию. Надеюсь, что смогла это объяснить!

Amy Lightfoot

When it comes to our writing, we don’t often know all the rules. This is especially true when it comes to starting sentences with different parts of speech. We also do different things and follow different rules when we speak versus when we write, and the two can get carried over. With all that in mind, we’ll discuss whether or not you can start a sentence with also.

Also is one of those great, overused words that helps to link sentences together. It’s a highly useful little word, which technically means, in addition, and can get rid of any potential fragmented sentences when it’s placed between two sentences, tying the information together neatly and creating a coherent thought.

What is also?

Before we jump right into how and when to use it, we should just quickly explain what also is. Also is a conjunctive adverb. An adverb is a word that modifies an adjective or verb. It helps to give a relation of place, manner, cause, time, and the degree to the rest of the sentence. In short, it gives you the word to describe things.

Now, let’s get on to also and where it can be put in a sentence.

Starting a sentence with also

It is acceptable to begin a sentence with also. You’ll find it a widespread occurrence, even in scientific writing. As we mentioned, it helps to join thoughts together, so it is useful in science when trying to make cohesive links between sections.

For example, the first sentence could be:

Our research demonstrates that dogs like food.

Second sentence:

Also, they like to be hugged.

By placing the also at the start of the sentence, these two separate pieces of information are now linked together. Be aware though; you’ll need to add a comma directly after the also when beginning a sentence in this manner.

Why shouldn’t you start a sentence with also?

One of the main reasons you might have been told not to start a sentence with also is because it can make the writer sound disorganised. It can make the sentence that follows also seem like an afterthought.

Example:

Also, the dog wanted food.

This is commonly something we use in speech rather than writing and where it can trip us up. In writing though, readers might spend some time trying to figure out what the rest of the sentence was relating to, rather than moving on with the reading. So, be careful!

Inverted sentences and fronting

There are other times when also might appear at the start of the sentence. This will be in cases where the verb appears before the subject.

Example:

Also enclosed are the tickets.

Fronting, which is placing a word or a phrase in front of the sentence when it should be on the latter part, is often used in more formal writing. This also triggers inverted sentences, in which adverbs start the sentence:

Example:

Also important is the dog’s health.

This sees also accompanied directly by an adjective and is also entirely correct in its usage.

Should you also start a sentence with also?

Using also at the start of a sentence, whilst sometimes being frowned upon in formal writing, is okay if you are continuing a train of thought. Issues arise if the thought is fragmented and unrelated to the rest of the information present. It’s also slightly more informal than some of the other words such as furthermore, which can be used instead. Similar to other grammar issues, try and avoid using it in consecutive sentences. Otherwise, the result will be choppy.

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