ABOUT ADVERBS

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MatthewS

#440865 Sat, 10 Nov 07 09:54 AM

HI, I just came up with a basic question.

About adverbs, I know they modify verbs and adjs.

Can they also modify Be-verbs??

What do they modify when in sentences such as below:

" I am actually a teacher. "

" It's obviously his fault. "

Are they correct?? What do advs. here modify??

Although I've been studying English for years, sometimes, I still find it really confusing...

MatthewS

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MatthewS

#441048 Sat, 10 Nov 07 06:55 PM

Well...nobody answered...are they completely wrong??

Sorry for answering my own question.

I did search on the internet and some people actually say in that way.

Please..at least someone tells me what went wrong.

Thanks!

I'm kind of embarrassed now.. : )

MatthewS

Clive

#441058 Sat, 10 Nov 07 07:49 PM

Hi,

About adverbs, I know they modify verbs and adjs.

Can they also modify Be-verbs?? Yes.

What do they modify when in sentences such as below:

" I am actually a teacher. "

" It's obviously his fault. "

Are they correct?? What do advs. here modify?? The verb.

Best wishes, Clive

Clive

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Verbs, Adverbs

MatthewS

#441072 Sat, 10 Nov 07 09:36 PM

Thank you, Clive!

I feel like an idiot.

again, thanks!!

MatthewS

Clive

#441081 Sat, 10 Nov 07 10:05 PM

Hi,

Don't feel that way. Idiots are people who need answers but don't ask questions.

Please feel free to ask about anything else that is difficult for you.

Clive Smile [:)]

Clive