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No, adverbs do not modify linking verbs because linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which describes or renames the subject rather than describing an action. Adverbs typically modify verbs that show action.

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Can an adverb or adjective modify a verb?

An adverb can modify or describe a verb.


Is were an adjective or a linking verb?

"Was" is considered a linking verb when used to connect the subject with its predicate. Sometimes "was" can also function as a helping verb to form verb tenses like the past continuous tense.


Does an adverb modify a verb adjective or another adverb?

Yes. An adverb can modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb.


Does an adverb follow a linking verb?

No, adverbs do not follow linking verbs. Linking verbs connect the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, such as an adjective or a noun. Adverbs typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, but they do not function as subject complements following a linking verb.


Does an adverb modify a verb?

Yes, an adverb modifies a verb.


What do adverb phrases modify?

Adverb phrases modify the verb, adjective, or adverb of the sentence.


Is an adverb a verb?

No. An adverb is a modifier that can modify a verb (or an adjective, or another adverb).


What is used to modify the meaning of a verb or adverb?

An adverb modifies the meaning of a verb or another adverb. An example of modifying a verb is, "quickly jumped." Quickly modifies the verb, jumped. If you say, "very quickly jumped," you are using very to modify the adverb quickly.


How can you modify that an adverb modifies a verb adjective and adverb?

You could modify a phrasal verb (more than one word), or modify an entire clause with an adverb such as "fortunately."


Is modify an adverb?

No. It is a verb.


Is alone an adverb of manner?

Alone is not an adverb. An adverb modifies a verb. Alone does not modify a verb (is not an adverb).


An adverb can modify?

noun, verb, or another adverb