Adverbs in relation to adjectives
5 important questions on Adverbs in relation to adjectives
What distinguishes the functions of adverbs from adjectives?
- Attributively (e.g. a successful meeting)
- Predicatively (e.g. The meeting was successful)
What are the modifying functions of adverbs illustrated in the example?
i. Verb: She spoke clearly.
ii. Adjective: It's a remarkably good play.
iii. Adverb: He spoke virtually inaudibly.
iv. Determinative: Nearly all copies were sold.
v. Prep phrase: She is completely in control.
vi. Rest of clause: Surprisingly everyone agreed.
Which adverbs can modify adjectives and other adverbs but not verbs?
- very
- too (excessively)
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How are comparatives and superlatives formed in adverbs?
- Comparatives use more (e.g., more carefully)
- Superlatives use most (e.g., most carefully)
What are some examples of adverbs that are not formed by adding the suffix "ly"?
- almost
- always
- often
- quite
- rather
- soon
- too
- very
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