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Grammar

Learn the key differences between adjectives and adverbs, their placement in sentences, and how to identify and correct misplaced modifiers. Gain clarity on when to use comparative modifiers and irregular comparisons.

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Grammar

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  1. Grammar Modifiers

  2. Adjectives vs. Adverbs • Adjectives: Describes a NOUN (POS) or subject of the sentence • Comes before the subject • Ex. the blue cat • comes after a linking verb • Ex. The cat is blue. • Adverbs: Describes the VERB of the sentence • Comes after the verb • Ex. The cat runs quickly

  3. Adjectives vs. Adverbs • Bad vs. Badly • Bad=Adjective • Ex: The rotten milk smelled (LV) bad. • Badly=Adverb • The child behaved (AV) badly.

  4. Adjectives vs. Adverbs • Slow vs. Slowly • Slow=ADJECTIVE • Adj: He is a slow student. • ADVERB—only when it refers to going or driving • Adv: Remember, go slow! • Slowly=ADVERB • The cat crept forward slowly.

  5. Adjectives vs. Adverbs • Well vs. Good • Well: Adjective • Health: Greg feelswell. • To be satisfactory: It appears that everything here is well. • Well: Adverb • Capable: She danceswell. • Good: Adj. • Ex: He is a good singer. • NOT: He singsgood. • The soup is good. • After a linking verb

  6. Comparatives? • When you are comparing 2 things: • Use comparative form • When you are comparing 3 more things: • Use superlative form

  7. Comparative Modifiers

  8. Some 2; all 3+ syllable words

  9. Irregular Comparisons

  10. Misplaced Modifiers A phrase that is not placed near the word/s it is modifying. You can fix the error by moving the modifier in the sentence.

  11. Misplaced Modifier Misplaced: A phrase or clause that appears to describe something other than the word it should. Example: Who is the person with the dog in the sports jacket? Fixed: Who is the person in a sports jacket with the dog?

  12. Misplaced Modifiers How can you identify them in a sentence? Look for a phrase within the sentence that is not in the correct place.

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