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Which of the following is NOT an example of an adverb of degree?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an adverb of degree?
- Somewhat
- However (correct)
- Truly
- Fairly
Adverbial clauses must contain a subject and a predicate.
Adverbial clauses must contain a subject and a predicate.
True (A)
What are the three types of adverbial functions?
What are the three types of adverbial functions?
Adjunct, Disjunct, Conjunct
The modifiers in a sentence can be confusing if they are placed _____ in relation to the nouns they modify.
The modifiers in a sentence can be confusing if they are placed _____ in relation to the nouns they modify.
Match each type of adverb with its correct example:
Match each type of adverb with its correct example:
Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
Which of the following sentences contains a dangling modifier?
Disjunct adverbs serve as sentence adverbs that express an attitude.
Disjunct adverbs serve as sentence adverbs that express an attitude.
Name one example of an adverbial noun.
Name one example of an adverbial noun.
_ is the placement of the modifier that leads to ambiguity in a sentence.
_ is the placement of the modifier that leads to ambiguity in a sentence.
Which of the following is a conjunctive adverb?
Which of the following is a conjunctive adverb?
What type of adjective is formed from proper nouns?
What type of adjective is formed from proper nouns?
Adverbs can only modify verbs.
Adverbs can only modify verbs.
What is an example of a compound adjective?
What is an example of a compound adjective?
The woman who always sits next to me on the bus is an example of an __________ clause.
The woman who always sits next to me on the bus is an example of an __________ clause.
Match the following types of adverbs with their categories:
Match the following types of adverbs with their categories:
Which of the following is an example of a demonstrative adjective?
Which of the following is an example of a demonstrative adjective?
Adjectives can never be used in a phrase.
Adjectives can never be used in a phrase.
What are interrogative adjectives used for?
What are interrogative adjectives used for?
An adjective that modifies a noun and provides shared characteristics of a group is known as a __________ adjective.
An adjective that modifies a noun and provides shared characteristics of a group is known as a __________ adjective.
What phrase best describes the function of adverbs of manner?
What phrase best describes the function of adverbs of manner?
Flashcards
Modifier
Modifier
A word or phrase that adds more information to a noun or pronoun, describing its qualities or characteristics.
Adjectives
Adjectives
Words that describe nouns, providing specific qualities or attributes.
Attributive Adjectives
Attributive Adjectives
Adjectives that come directly before the noun they modify, acting as part of the noun phrase.
Predicative Adjectives
Predicative Adjectives
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Proper Adjectives
Proper Adjectives
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Compound Adjectives
Compound Adjectives
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Demonstrative Adjectives
Demonstrative Adjectives
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Interrogative Adjectives
Interrogative Adjectives
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Nominal Adjectives
Nominal Adjectives
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Adjective Phrase
Adjective Phrase
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Adverbs
Adverbs
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Adverbs of Degree
Adverbs of Degree
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Adverbs of Purpose
Adverbs of Purpose
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Focusing Adverbs
Focusing Adverbs
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Negative Adverbs
Negative Adverbs
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Conjunctive Adverbs
Conjunctive Adverbs
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Evaluative Adverbs
Evaluative Adverbs
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Viewpoint Adverbs
Viewpoint Adverbs
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Relative Adverbs
Relative Adverbs
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Adverbial Nouns
Adverbial Nouns
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Study Notes
Demonstrative Adjectives (Demonstrative Determiners)
- Used to specify what we are referring to
- Indicate proximity to the speaker (near/far)
- Examples: this, that, these, those
Interrogative Adjectives
- Used with "wh" questions
- Example: which, what, whose
Nominal Adjectives
- Function as the subject or object of a sentence
- Often describe something as the strongest, or best
- Examples: the strongest, the blue
Collective Adjectives
- Refer to groups with shared characteristics
- Examples: group of nominal
Adjective Phrases
- Provide additional information about a noun/pronoun
- Examples: "That was a very interesting movie"
- "He is extremely talented at playing the piano"
Adjective Clauses
- Dependent clauses that describe a noun or noun phrase
- Introduced by words like "that", "which", or "who"
- Examples: The book that I wrote last January is being published this month. The house where I was born is a very special place.
Adverbs
- Modify verbs, adjectives, other adverbs, or entire clauses.
- Examples: You write beautifully, She ran very quickly
Categories of Adverbs
- Adverbs of Time: We are leaving now.
- Adverbs of Frequency: I rarely eat breakfast.
- Adverbs of Place: I absolutely hate running uphill.
Common Modifier Mistakes
- Dangling: A phrase modifies the wrong part of the sentence.
- Misplaced: Modifier is incorrectly placed in the sentence.
- Squinting: The placement of the modifier is unclear or confusing.
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