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In this example, the word "very" is an adverb. "Lion" is a noun, and "old" is an adjective that describes the lion. In this type of usage, words like "very," "extremely," and "slightly" are special adverbs that modify or intensify adjectives, and other adverbs. These types of adverbs describe a degree greater or less than what is expressed by the initial descriptive adjective or adverb. The lion is more than just old, it is "very old."
Examples:
He is a lion.
(pronoun / verb / article / noun)
He is an old lion.
(pronoun / verb / article / adjective / noun)
He is a very old lion.
(pronoun / verb / article / "intensifier" adverb / adjective / noun)
The lion ran.
(article / noun / verb)
The lion ran fast
(article / noun / verb / adverb)
The lion ran very fast.
(article / noun / verb / "intensifier" adverb / adverb)
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March comes in like a lion and goes out like a?
"March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." It's a very old saying and refers to the weather in March----it means that March starts out with ferocious weather (e.g. mean, tough, and rainy), and then has gentle weather (warmer and mild).
What is a summary of the story the dog and the lion?
In the fable of The Lion and the Mouse, the Mouse accidentally wakes the lion from sleeping. The lion threatens the mouse, but then shows him mercy and lets him go after the Mouse convinces him that he would be unworthy prey for such a great creature as the Lion. Later, the Lion is captured in a hunter's net. Remembering his mercy and kindness, the Mouse, gnaws through the ropes to free the lion. The morals of the story are that mercy always has a reward, and that you are never too small to help someone or something greater.
What should a 13 year old girl write about for her English speech?
Well..Most Of Them...Or Me...Would Write About Global Warming...Or Mabye Anything That You Like Or Your Hobby...Depends On What Kind Of speech That Would Be....
What reference source would you use to find the origin of the word dandelion?
The word dandelion was derived from Old French dentdelion, literally translated, "tooth of the lion," referring to the sharply indented leaves of the plant.
Who named the lisp?
Lisp is a word with old English origins. It means speech in which some consonants, most notably s, are not correctly pronounced.
What type of speech is old?
latin
What is a rhyming word pair for a cold lion?
There was a very old cartoon character called Lippy the Lion. He could be "Nippy Lippy."
What is the-pronoun for 'The Lion and the Mouse'?
The pronoun that takes the place of the title "The Lion and the Mouse" is it.Example: The story "The Lion and the Mouse' is a very old tale. It has variations from many places in the world.
Do teen lions hunt?
Yes, teenaged lions hunt. In fact, in the wild, by the time a lion is a teenager in human years, it is considered very old. In lion years, a teenaged lion is capable of hunting, and practically an adult.
Can a lion make a message?
Yes. It roars are the "messagess". For an example: one type of roar means " Hey! I am your old king"
Is a lion 200 years old?
No, no lion can live that long
What is dandelion in old french?
the old French name for a dandelion was 'dent-de-lion' (lion's tooth).
How old is the river seine?
the river seine is very old!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT IS SUCH A BAD ANSWER, TYPE IT IN TO GOOGLE :|
Does the lion have any defenses against its predators?
Claws and teeth. The lion has few predators._________________________Lion hasn't any predator. Only a very silly or very old lion could has any predator or killer like a pack of hyennas or a healthier male lion. Otherwise, an adult male lion hasn't any predator.
How old is alex the lion?
16
In Animal Farm old major is what animal?
Old Major is a prominent character at the very start of the book, where he makes a speech about All animals being equal.
How old is Lion Feuchtwanger?
Lion Feuchtwanger was born on July 7, 1884 and died on December 21, 1958. Lion Feuchtwanger would have been 74 years old at the time of death or 131 years old today.
