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But then he moved independent or dependent clause?
"He moved" is the independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. "But then" is a subordinating conjunction that introduces the dependent clause which adds more information about the action in the independent clause.
What part of speech is the word quite in the sentence In the early morning he moved quite sluggishly?
"Quite" is an adverb. It's modifying the other adverb "sluggishly" which is modifying the verb "moved".
Can an adverb be placed anywhere in a sentence?
Some adverbs of manner, time, or frequency that modify verbs can be placed anywhere in the sentence. Others have more restrictions about whether they can be first, last, or in various locations.Slowly, he moved toward the exit.He slowly moved toward the exit.He moved slowly toward the exit- An adverb modifying an intransitive verb may need to immediately follow its verb.e.g. The children played happily.- When auxiliary verbs and infinitives are used, the adverbs (adverbs of manner) are placed between the auxiliary verb and the main verb.e.g. "The ramp was eventually removed." "The object is to easily identify possible threats."- When an adverb modifies an adjective, adverb, preposition, or conjunction, it should immediately precede the word it modifies.
Does the underlined adverb tell how when where or to what extent. the tortoise moved slowly down the path.?
Well, honey, that underlined adverb "slowly" is telling you HOW that tortoise moved down the path. It's not zooming down like a sports car, it's taking its sweet time. So, there you have it, slow and steady wins the race, just like that tortoise.
A sentence with a word agile?
The agile gymnast easily flew through the air.
But then he moved independent or dependent clause?
"He moved" is the independent clause because it can stand alone as a complete sentence. "But then" is a subordinating conjunction that introduces the dependent clause which adds more information about the action in the independent clause.
What part of speech is the word quite in the sentence In the early morning he moved quite sluggishly?
"Quite" is an adverb. It's modifying the other adverb "sluggishly" which is modifying the verb "moved".
What is the adjective or adverb in the sentence The bus moved faster than the bicycle?
Faster. Here, it is used as an adverb describing how the bus moved.
What is the verb phrase in this sentence ''We could never have moved that tree by ourselves''?
could have moved. Never is an adverb.
Is slightly a verb?
No. Slightly is an adverb, because it modifies the verb, or the action, in a sentence. For example, in the sentence:He moved slightly to the left.the adverb slightly modifies the verb moved.
Is rabbit hole an adverb?
No, a "Rabbit hole" is a noun. An adverb describes how something happens - for example, in the sentence "the cheetah movedquickly", the noun is the cheetah, the verb is moved, and the adverb is quickly.
Which of the following is the best definition for the term independent clause?
A clause that can stand alone as a sentence
What is the verb phrase in the sentence We could never have moved that tree by ourselves.?
verb phrase = could have moved (never is an adverb and not part of the verb phrase)The verb phrase in 'We could never have moved that tree by ourselves,' is 'have moved.'
What is the verb phrase for you could have never moved that tree by ourselves?
This sentence should be - We could never have moved that ............The verb phrase is could have moved.Never is an adverb.
Where is the adverb in a sentence?
Adverbs can appear in various positions depending on what they modify. Sometimes they need to be adjacent to the word they modify (e.g. moved quickly/quickly moved).
What is an adverb in the sentence Many passengers stood silently as the elevator moved downward quickly?
In the given sentence, many (adjective), passengers (noun), stood (verb), as(conjunction), the (article), elevator (noun) and moved (verb) are not adverbs.It would seem easier to name the 3 adverbs:The adverb silently modifies the verb stood.The adverb downward modifies the verb moved.The adverb quickly modifies the verb moved. (it is a pair, rather than modifying the other adverb).
What is an adverb for moved?
Quickly is an adverb that could be used with moved, i.e. "The boy moved quickly through the crowd."
