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FORM
[adjective + ly]
USE 1
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USE 2
Examples:
USE 3
Examples:
Adjectives
FORM
There are many different adjective endings including "-ive," "-ous," "-y," "-ful,"
"-ent" and many others. "Attractive," "envious," "lazy," "beautiful," and
"intelligent" are all adjectives.
USE 1
Examples:
USE 2
Examples:
Max is tall.
Linking Verbs
LIST
o to appear o to prove
o to be o to remain
o to become o to seem
o to feel o to smell
o to get o to sound
o to go o to stay
o to grow o to taste
o to look o to turn
USE
The linking verbs above are often followed by adjectives instead of adverbs. In
such situations, the adjective describes the subject of the sentence rather than
the verb. Study the examples below to learn the difference.
Examples:
IMPORTANT
The verbs in the list above are not always used as linking verbs. Compare the
examples below.
Examples: