WesternAmerican  +  385417 Thu, 28 Jun 07 04:42 PM Do adverbs solely describe verbs?Can they also describe a noun? For example: Extremely hot? I know that the whole sentence should be:  The weather is extremly hot ; A phrase in which the 'is' is refered to as a verb, yet the adbverb  solely describes the noun WesternAmerican Joined on Wed, Jun 6 2007 Israel Full Member 393 I will REALLY appreciate any corrections to my posts, whether it be grammar, glossary, or just something that could elevate my style. Thank you. Verbs, Nouns, Adverbs

	Goodman  +  385479 Thu, 28 Jun 07 08:09 PM  WesternAmerican wrote: Do adverbs solely describe verbs?Can they also describe a noun? For example: Extremely hot? I know that the whole sentence should be:  The weather is extremly hot ; A phrase in which the 'is' is refered to as a verb, yet the adbverb  solely describes the noun Hi WesternAmerican. Adverbs not only modify verbs, they also modify adjective and another adverb, but never nouns.   The tamale was so extremely deliciously hot that I was enjoying every bite with tears  Adv- adv –adjective modification.   The pool is comfortably heated to 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Adverb – passive participle adjective modification.   The new mall was conveniently located near two major freeway off ramps.  Adv.- verb modification.       Goodman Joined on Mon, Nov 7 2005 Senior Member 3,816 The name says it all! Verbs, Nouns, Adverbs

	CalifJim  +  385509 Thu, 28 Jun 07 10:46 PM extremely is an adverb of degree.  These are used to modify adjectives or other adverbs. extremely hot, very fast, so old, too complicated, more happily CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,463 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche Verbs, Adverbs