Focus adverbs (even, mainly, just, only etc.)

Question 1

• Focus adverbs draw attention to a word or phrase.

→ Use EVEN to emphasize surprising information

Answer 1

…Even tiger territory is being threatened.

…Raccoons won’t even blink when you shout at them

Question 2

→ Use JUST to limit a thing or an action.

→ JUST has various different meanings. It can also mean exactly, really or only

Answer 2

…Just a few trees remain.
…The construction company will just move somewhere else.
…Thankfully, the tiger just injured him.

…Our waste of natural resources is just out of control.
…I’m not a crazy activist; I’m just like you.
…The forest isn’t just inhabited by wild animals anymore

Question 3

You can also use ONLY to limit a thing or an action

Answer 3

…Only cyclones can do this much damage.

…He only talks about climate change; he never does anything.

Question 4

Use MAINLY to partially limit a thing or an action.

Answer 4

…Some wild animals, mainly birds and raccoons, come into our backyard.
…Raccoons are mainly the problem.