ADJECTIVE WITH NOUN

ADJECTIVES WITH LINKING VERBS

Forms of the verb be are always used as linking verbs. Other verbs such as look, sound,
appear, feel, smell, stay and grow may be used as either action verbs followed by adverbs or
as linking verbs followed by adjectives.
To decide whether a verb is used to link or to show action, try substituting a form of be.
If the sentence still makes sense, the verb is a linking verb and is followed by an adjective or
noun complement.

Cynthia seems rather (shy, shyly).

(Cynthia is shyly does not make sense; Cynthia is shy makes sense. "Seems" is a linking verb
here.)
Cynthia looked (shy, shyly) at the mayor.
("Was" does not make sense with either modifier; "looked" is an action verb here.)

Example :
1. Tom sounded angry when he spoke to me.
2. Under the heavy blanket I stayed warm all night.
3. The apple pie smells good.
4. The musician sounded his trumpet loudly.
5. The children seem restless today.
6. Bill looks tired after his ordeal.
7. Pam always remains calm under pressure.
8. The campers stayed cozy by the fire all night.
9. I've learned to identify fabrics blindfolded by feeling them carefully.
10. The little girl looked cautiously to the right and left.
 Adverb To Modify Verb

Example: She stared at me curiously

The word “curiously” is an adverb that modifies the adverb “stared”

1. Adverb of Manner
Examples :
 The soldiers fight bravely.
 The students compete fairly.

2. Adverb of Time
Examples:
 Yusron always comes late
 The postman comes daily.

3. Adverb of Place
Examples :
 Stay here.
 She always looks down.

4. Adverb of Frequency
Examples :
 I often forget her name.
 She seldom visits her mother.

5. Adverb of Certainly
Examples
 It will probably rain tonight.
 I will certainly help you.

6. Adverb of Degree
Examples :
 Bagus reads quite clearly.
 Dhani sings pretty well
 Adverb to Modify Adjective

Adverbs modify verbs. That’s easy to remember. Adverbs can also modify adjectives and other
adverbs.

Example: That idea is simply ridiculous.

The word “simply” is an adverb that modifies the adjective “ridiculous.”

There is an adverb in each sentence that modifies an adjective. Underline the adverb and write
the adjective that it modifies after the sentence. The first one is done for you. Some, but not all
of the adjectives are made from verbs (participle adjectives).

1. We had a badly damaged house after the storm. damaged

2. That Christmas song is very beautiful.
3. A well written story is a pleasure to read.
4. The cruise ship was incredibly huge.
5. Raisa's eating spree gave her face a slightly greenish color.
6. You are too smart to do anything that dumb!
7. Melissa proudly displayed her carefully painted portraits.
8. Any story that Mr. Chuckles tells is truly funny.
9. I find house cleaning to be a task that is somewhat enjoyable.
10. That attractive furniture that they sell is fairly sturdy.
 Adverb to Modify Another Adverb

Example : Hector left the haunted house screaming quite loudly

The word “quite” is an adverb that modifies the another adverb “loudly.”

1. She spoke extremely confidently.

2. The cheetah ran incredibly quickly.
3. It seems like my dog can run unusually quickly
4. She played the violin extremely well.
5. You're speaking too quietly.
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modifying-other-adverbs
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