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Latest post Fri, Aug 14 2009 7:49 PM by CalifJim. 6 replies.
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Anonymous  +  564894 Thu, 11 Sep 08 11:45 AM
Hi guys.

Could you please give me some very simple, easy-to-remember rules that would help me identify Verbs, Adverbs & Adjectives easier?

Thank you!
Philip  +  565001 Thu, 11 Sep 08 04:18 PM
Very basic!
Verb = shows the action performed by the subject [keep in mind that not all verbs are really 'actions' as we normally think of them (sleep, like, taste, etc.)]

Adjectives & adverbs = words that serve to modify, or describe, another word [adj. modify nouns (a big house), adverbs modify verbs (I really like), adjectives (he's a very good boy) and other adverbs (he ran extremely fast).
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Anonymous, 1 yr 58 days ago
Personally speaking ive found what you've said here difficult to put into practice.

Ive found this:

http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/grammar/verbsub.html

Is this good? it's far easier to remember and use.
Philip  +  565102 Thu, 11 Sep 08 11:58 PM
Whatever works.  Suit yourself.
Yoong Liat  +  566549 Tue, 16 Sep 08 05:21 AM

Hi Anon

I think you should have looked for the link first before posting and, if you still have any doubts, post the question/s.

Philip and the other members replying to queries are volunteers trying to help members who need help.

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Anonymous, 86 days ago
      when can adverb use as a sentence??? 

 

      How adverb being modified???...

 

      how important is the adverb???

 

what are the simple way to know more adverbs in daily life!!!?

CalifJim  +  862102 Fri, 14 Aug 09 07:49 PM
An adverb is rarely used as a sentence.


An adverb can be modified by another adverb.


The adverb is not very important compared to the verb and the noun.


There is no simple way to know more adverbs in daily life.  You need a textbook, and you need to read and study it.


CJ

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