Question

What kind of adverb is even in the sentence---- Even a child can understand it?

Answer 1

Answer:

interrogation type of adverb

Answer 2

Answer:

Even is an adverb.

We use even to refer to something surprising, unexpected, unusual or extreme,

He didn’t even have enough money to pay the rent.

You love me, even after the terrible things I’ve done?

I’d never been abroad before, so it was a wonderful gift. I didn’t have to pay for anything. When we got to the airport at Stansted, she’d even arranged for the captain to escort me on to the plane. It was a treat I will always remember.

• Even: position

When even refers to a whole clause or sentence, we usually put it in the normal mid position for adverbs, between the subject and the main verb, after the modal verb or first auxiliary verb, or after be as a main verb:

I haven’t even started making dinner.

• Even and comparatives

We often use even with comparative adjectives and adverbs to add more emphasis.

It is six years since U2 played in Belfast in 1987 on their world-conquering Joshua Tree tour. Since then they have become even bigger and richer, and their concerts even more popular.

Frank played well last season and this season he has played even better.

• Even though and even if

We can use even with though and if.

Even though means the same as although, ‘in spite of the fact that’. We use it to say that something may not be what we expect. Even though gives more emphasis than although.

I think they’re fantastic, even though they haven’t won any games this season.

We use even before if to refer to a possible unexpected or extreme event:

I’m still going to go swimming in the sea even if it rains. (I don’t expect rain but it is possible).

I’ve got to get home even if it means flying the plane myself. (I’ve got to get home and I’ll do anything to get there).

• Even so

We use even so to make a contrast, to mean ‘despite something’. It has a similar meaning to however or nevertheless.

It is most common in front position in the clause but we can also use it in end position. It often occurs after but:,

Their holiday went well but, even so, they longed to be home again with the children.

You do need your seat belt on. Put it on please. I know it’s not very far, but even so. If we have an accident you’ll need it.

I know you don’t like her, but you should say hello to her even so.

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