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A verb can modify a noun by indicating it is doing something:
"running man"
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∙ 9y agoAn attributive verb is a verb form that is used like an adjective to modify a noun. It is also called a verbal adjective.
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∙ 10y agoFind the present participle with ING at the end.
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Is reading a verb or adjective?
Reading can be a verb a noun or adjective. verb -- I am reading a good book. noun -- I like reading. adjective -- Have you seen my reading glasses?
Is waiting an adjective?
No, an adjective is a descriptive word which acts as a qualifier for a noun or noun phrase. "Waited" is the past tense of the verb "wait".
Is crying a gerund?
It could be. A gerund is a verb that acts as a noun in a sentence. For example, "I couldn't stand her whining any more."In this example, "whining" is a thing that I couldn't stand.
Is circle an adjective?
No, it is a verb or a noun (to go around, to surround; a round shape). The adjective form is circular.
Is blew an adverb?
No. Blew is a verb. An adverb is basically like an adjective for a verb.
Is the word frightened a verb?
No, its a participle, meaning its a word that looks like a verb but acts like an adjective.
What the difference between an adverb and an adverb phrase?
an adjective phrase acts like an adjective and modifies the noun or pronoun in the sentence. an adverb phrase acts like an adverb and modifies the verb, adjective, or adverb in the sentence.
The teacher appeared angry when Dave forgot his homework Does this sentence have a predicate adjective?
Yes, the sentence does have a predicate adjective. A predicate adjective is an adjective that follows a linking verb and restates the subject. A linking verb is a verb that acts like an equal sign; the subject of the sentence is or becomes the object of the verb (TEACHER = ANGRY).
Is can become an adverb?
No. The term "can become" is a verb. It would normally be followed by an adjective as it acts as a linking verb.
Is inhabited a verb?
Yes it is, or sometimes a verbal (participles) because it sometimes it appears in the form of a verb but acts as an adjective.
What are participle phrases?
Participle phrases are phrases formed by a participle (verbal that behaves like an adjective) and its modifiers. They can provide additional information about the subject of a sentence, such as describing their actions or state. For example, "Running down the street, he tripped over a rock" includes the participle phrase "Running down the street" describing the subject "he."
What choice describes participle?
apex a verb form that ends in -ing and acts as an adjective
Is reading a verb or adjective?
Reading can be a verb a noun or adjective. verb -- I am reading a good book. noun -- I like reading. adjective -- Have you seen my reading glasses?
Which choice describes infinitive?
A verb form that usually appears with to and acts as a noun, an adjective,or an adverb
Which choice describes an infinitive?
An infinitive is a verb form that typically starts with "to" followed by the base form of the verb (e.g., to read, to go, to eat). It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.
Is waiting an adjective?
No, an adjective is a descriptive word which acts as a qualifier for a noun or noun phrase. "Waited" is the past tense of the verb "wait".
What does adjective answers for?
what it looks like, how it acts, what is it
