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What is the primary function of adverbs?
What is the primary function of adverbs?
- To modify verbs or verb phrases (correct)
- To modify nouns or noun phrases
- To modify prepositions
- To modify adjectives
Which parts of speech do adverbs traditionally modify?
Which parts of speech do adverbs traditionally modify?
- Adjective, preposition, conjunction
- Noun, pronoun, conjunction
- Verb, adjective, another adverb (correct)
- Preposition, interjection, determiner
What does the term 'adverbial function' refer to?
What does the term 'adverbial function' refer to?
- The function of modifying various parts of speech (correct)
- The function of modifying only verbs
- The function of modifying adjectives
- The function of modifying nouns
What is the etymological origin of the word 'adverb'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'adverb'?
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How do modern linguists view the term 'adverb'?
How do modern linguists view the term 'adverb'?
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