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Adj. & Adverbs
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English
6th Grade
07/22/2014

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Term
Adj
Definition
modify nouns
Term
Adv.
Definition
modify adj, verb, adv. other word groups. Most times end in -LY
Term
Good vs. Well
Definition
Good is used mod. nouns
Well is used as a adverb but may be used as an adj. to mean "fit" "healthy"
Term
Linking verb
Definition
form of the verb to be
are, seem, feel, taste, smell, look, sound, smell, become, appear, grow, remain, prove, turn
Term
Linking verb
Definition
A verb that connects a sub. and a word renaming or describing it
Term
Comparing adj. and Adv.
Definition
Er, more or less for two objects compared
Est, most or least for three + compared objects
Term
Comparing adj. and Adv.
Definition
Avoid double comparisons Use, est, more, most but not all in the sent
Term
adj. and Adv. when referring to experiencing a feeling.
Definition
the Present participle refers to something that caused the feeling, the Past participle refers to something that experiences the feeling
Term
the Present participle refers to something that caused the feeling, the Past participle refers to something that experiences the feeling
Definition
That was a frightening storm
they quieted the frightened horse
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