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Some adverbs that modify the main verb of a clause or sentence can be placed in any of several locations, referred to as the beginning, middle, and end. It is usually preferable to place some adverbs closer to the verb they modify.

Adverbs of manner can be placed before or after the verb, or after the clause.

He angrily yelled at the dog.

He yelled angrily at the dog.

He yelled at the dog angrily.

Some adverbs of frequency sound unusual if placed after other adverb phrases, so there is an order of adverbs (manner, location, frequency, time, and purpose).

The hunters come in January to the valley to hunt often. - not organized

The hunters often come to the valley in January to hunt. (or)

Often the hunters come to the valley in January to hunt.

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An adverb that modifies a verb is usually placed directly before or after the verb. However, there are no strict rules, so adverbs can also be placed at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis or to create a specific effect.

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