'FAR as an adverb' and 'Adverb order'

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi!
What?s the difference between these two sentences?

1.- He drives too fast.
2.- He drives FAR too fast

I can?t understand the use of “Far” here.
In my opinion, both mean the same.

B) Is the adverb “always” used correctly here?

I have always some milk in the fridge.

Or should it be “I always have some…”?

Thanks a lot!
Jes?s

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I think far is an element of intensification of too fast.Very,veryyyyyy fast. It’s my humble opinion.
I have always some milk in the fridge.Ok
I always have some…Ok

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Hi Jes?s

In your sentence, the word far means much.

CORRECT:
I always have some milk in the fridge.
There is always some milk in the fridge.

Adverbs of frequency typically come before the (main) verb EXCEPT when the main verb is be.

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Amy, and I inferred far as much exactly.But I expressed myself not so clear, sorry :oops:

EXCEPT when the main verb is be.

Yes, for example, I have always been…

I have always some milk in the fridge seemed typical to me. But it turned out that I was mistaken. Thanks, Amy!

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Hi Pamela

I should amend my “BE comment” to:

EXCEPT the verb BE in the present tense (only verb) :wink:

Amy

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Alles ist klar :wink:

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Hello! How is it going?

Sorry, but I just can?t see the difference between

1.- He drives too fast
2.- He drives MUCH too fast.

Is it a question of more or less speed?

Or, for instance, between:

3.- He drives very fast
4.- He drives MUCH too fast.

Can you explain this to me, please?

Thanks a lot!

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Hi Jesus

Speed limit: 50
His usual driving speed: 60
He drives too fast.

Speed limit: 50
His usual driving speed: 120
He drives much too fast!

:wink: