By Expressions, Adverbs

Cheerleader after cheerleader was practicing her move. Though it does not have the same meaning it does have the same structure as (A)cheerleader was practicing her move after (another) cheerleader. or After (a) cheerleader, (another) cheerleader was practicing her move. You can understand...

You want Could you also check the tenses? (Not with the adverb also between the verb and its object!) 1. Same tense sequence as I advised earlier. Sounds fine to me. 2. Sounds a little strange. I prefer Monday will be the first time I go there. (Simple present for scheduled...

This is from Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary of English Usage:flat adverb A flat adverb is an adverb that has the same form as its related adjective: fast in "drive fast," slow in "go slow," sure in "you sure fooled me, " bright in "the moon is shining bright," flat in "she turned me down...

I thought the same first but after I checked it in it ... that is an empty subject because of that. It will be a long while yet before the poor thing can cope. it is an empty subject The preparatory subject is used it is better to define this => to define this is better it is no use to…...

prefer is a verb = like better I prefer, you prefer, he prefers, we prefer... I preferred, they preferred, you have preferred I prefer that cake I prefer staying home. rather is an adverb, it gives a more precise meaning of a verb near it = somewhat, considerably, more willingly, with more...

Yes, yes, yes, Alienvoord! I played hard the entire game contains an adverb of manner (hard) followed by an adverbial expression of time (the entire game). game is not the noun object of played here. The internal "rules" or "feelings" of the English speaker force this interpretation. I...

I'd say only since would do the job here. Check: Troublesome time expressions ADVERB CLAUSES/PHRASES http://www.iei.uiuc.edu/structure/structure1/time.html#sm Also, see e.g.: http://tinyurl.com/ktrgf

Hello PS I would say that all those expressions could be used either as adjectives or adverbs. I can see no reason why "neck-deep" shouldn't function in a literal sense; but other expressions are probably more common, e.g. 1. He was up to his neck in water. 2. The water came up to his...

Can all of the expressions below be used as both adjectives and adverbs?We were standing ankle-deep/knee-deep/waist-deep/breast-deep in water. (adverbs)The water is ankle-deep/knee-deep/waist-deep/breast-deep here. (adjectives)My computer dictionary...

As Grammar Geek says, these are adverbs. This is from Merriam-Webster's Concise Dictionary of English Usage: flat adverb A flat adverb is an adverb that has the same form as its related adjective: fast in "drive fast," slow in "go slow," sure in "you sure fooled me, " bright in "the moon is...