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What is the word for the use of an adverb to modify an adjective that results in reiteration of the adjective?
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∙ 7y ago
When an adverb is used to modify an adjective alone (a noun does not follow the adjective), it's called an adjectival phrase.
Example:
The soup is very hot.
- the adverb 'very' modifies the adjective 'hot';
- the adjectival phrase is functioning as a predicate adjective (also called a subject complement) following the linking verb 'is'.
When an adverb is used to modify the adjective that's describing the noun, it's called a noun phrase.
Example: She's wearing a very pretty dress.
- the adverb 'very' modifies the adjective 'pretty';
- the adjectival phrase 'very pretty' describes the noun 'dress' forming the noun 'phrase';
- the noun phrase 'a very pretty dress' is functioning as the direct object of the verb 'wearing'.
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Can an adjective modify an adverb?
No, it cannot. But an adverb can modify an adjective (e.g. almost bald) or another adverb (e.g. almost completely).
Does an adjective or adverb modify a verb?
An adverb modifies a verb. An adjective modifies a noun.
What is a word that may modify a verb an adjective or an adverb?
an adverb
Can an adjective be more movable than an adverb?
Adjective are not more movable than an adverb. Adjectives cannot modify adverbs but adverbs could modify adjective. Adverbs can also use as intensifiers.
Usually modifies a verb but can sometimes modify an d adjective?
An Adverb usually modifies a Verb, but it can sometimes modify and Adjective.
Does an adverb modify a verb adjective or another adverb?
Yes. An adverb can modify a verb, an adjective or another adverb.
Can an adverb or adjective modify a verb?
An adverb can modify or describe a verb.
What do adverb phrases modify?
Adverb phrases modify the verb, adjective, or adverb of the sentence.
Can an adjective modify an adverb?
No, it cannot. But an adverb can modify an adjective (e.g. almost bald) or another adverb (e.g. almost completely).
Does an adjective or adverb modify a verb?
An adverb modifies a verb. An adjective modifies a noun.
Is immediately an adverb?
Yes. It can modify a verb or an adjective. It is the adverb form of the adjective immediate.
What is a word that may modify a verb an adjective or an adverb?
an adverb
What does an adverb clause modify?
It modifies a verb, adjective, or an adverb.
Is an adverb a verb?
No. An adverb is a modifier that can modify a verb (or an adjective, or another adverb).
What does an adverb motify?
An adverb, by definition, can modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
Can an adverb modify an adjective?
Yes, an adverb can modify an adjective. For instance, you could say "I saw a very fast runner." Very, an adverb, modifies fast, an adjective. Another example is "The shelf is too high" where too (adverb) modifies high (adjective).
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."
