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What is the primary function of modifiers in a sentence?
What is the primary function of modifiers in a sentence?
- To create ambiguity in the sentence
- To provide additional detail and clarity (correct)
- To replace nouns and pronouns
- To change the tone of the sentence
What do adjectives answer in relation to nouns and pronouns?
What do adjectives answer in relation to nouns and pronouns?
- Who and what?
- What kind? Which one? and how many? (correct)
- When and why?
- What time? and where?
Where can adjectives be placed in a sentence?
Where can adjectives be placed in a sentence?
- Before or after a noun, or with a 'to be' verb (correct)
- Only before a noun
- Only at the end of a sentence
- Only after a noun
What is a common characteristic of many adverbs?
What is a common characteristic of many adverbs?
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What happens to many adjectives when -ly is added to them?
What happens to many adjectives when -ly is added to them?
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What is the main purpose of modifiers in a sentence?
What is the main purpose of modifiers in a sentence?
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What part of speech do adjectives modify?
What part of speech do adjectives modify?
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What is a common characteristic of many adverbs?
What is a common characteristic of many adverbs?
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Where can adverbs modify in a sentence?
Where can adverbs modify in a sentence?
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What happens when -ly is added to many adjectives?
What happens when -ly is added to many adjectives?
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Study Notes
Modifiers
- Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that enhance the meaning of a sentence and provide detail.
- They are usually placed beside the word they describe.
Adjectives
- Adjectives are words that modify nouns and pronouns.
- They answer the questions: What kind? Which one? and how many?
- Adjectives can come before or after a noun.
- They can also come at the end of a sentence with a "to be" verb.
- Examples: "vegetarian burger" and "Blue dolphins".
Adverbs
- Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
- Many adverbs can be recognized by their -ly ending.
- Adjectives can become adverbs with the addition of -ly.
- Examples: "moved backwards" and "carefully proofread".
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