In Nouns^x, Adverbs^x, Indirect objects^x

Nobody said it was not a clause! There are several bits of terminology that are confusing. One set of terms applies to the individual words. 'house' is a noun . 'happy' is an adjective . 'quietly' is an adverb . And so on. Another set of terms applies to groups of words...

1) Where are you? I've been waiting for 2 hours 2) I needn't have brought that milk I = subject need have bought = verb; present perfect tense, modal form (need is the auxiliary), buy is the main verb, bought is the past participle. not - adverb that - demonstrative pronoun refering...

You have made some very complex sentences, so it is not easy to explain without a lot of detail. Here is my analysis of the grammar in the second sentence. I am not an expert in grammar, so I invite other members of the forum to comment. It (pronoun, subject) is (main verb) probably (adverb,...

II'd be one to admit grammar is never my strong suit but I'm always eager to learn. I've read thoroughly the thread titled "grammar exercise" regarding noun clause/subordinate clause used as adjective, adverb, indirect object and so forth. I really had to strain my brain...

The list isn't meant to be exhaustive or carefully arranged. Any additions, corrections or further examples would be welcomed. 1 main verbs; lexical verbs (all verbs which are not auxiliaries or modals) 2 action verbs; event verbs; dynamic verbs (a verb which can be used...

1. The report that the island is under water is very misleading. “that the island is under water” – noun clause functioning as restrictive appositive to subject "report" -- not adjective clause 2. We offered whoever told the truth clemency. “whoever told the truth”...

I was helping a friend with her TOEFL exercises, and there are a few sentences I wasn't able to do. Please help me identify: 1. The subordinate clause 2. The type of subordinate clause (noun, adjective, adverb) 3. The function of the subordinate clause I'll include my thoughts on each sentence as...

Hela wrote: Thanks to all of you. and have a nice week. Hello Once more 1) A day will come when you no longer remember my face. when you will no longer remember my face = temporal adjunct -- describes the action, not the noun (day), not an adjectival clause (not relative...

Hi, Directions say: Identify subordinate clause and tell whether it is an adjective clause, adverb clause, or a noun clause. 1) Along a racetrack, he set up many cameras whose shutters were controlled by threads stretched across the track.: adjectival clause OK 2) They were the first...

Directions say: Identify subordinate clause and tell whether it is an adjective clause, adverb clause, or a noun clause. 1) Along a racetrack, he set up many cameras whose shutters were controlled by threads stretched across the track.: adjectival clause 2) They were the first artists...