English grammar explained in plain language simple enough to be understood.
We already know that adverbs modify verbs. Many adverbs tell more about the action. However, some adverbs modify an adjective. These adverbs tell more about the adjective that is describing a noun. The adjective-modifying adverbs are called intensifiers because they… Read more596. Adverbs Modify Adjectives
We have learned that adverbs modify verbs and adverbs modify adjectives. Adverbs also modify adverbs. An adverb tells more about the action of a verb. When an adverb modifies another adverb, the second adverb is intensifying the action of the… Read more597. Adverbs Modify Other Adverbs
The word not is usually found in the middle of a verb phrase. Mary did not wash the dishes. When we ask someone to find the verb in that sentence, they will often say did not wash is the verb.However,… Read more598. Not is and Adverb; Not is Not a Verb
The word not is often used in contractions to tell more about the action. Here are some contractions using the adverb not:did not = didn’tcan not = can’tdo not = don’twill not = won’tam not = aren’twas not = wasn’tcould… Read more599. More Contractions with the Adverb NOT
Section A: Find the adverb in each sentence.1. That looks like a very fun activity.2. My neighbor brought her really sick dog to the vet.3. We didn’t mow the lawn last week.4. The mowing job today is mostly finished.5. Jan… Read more600. Practice with Adverbs
We talked last week about making contractions with the adverb not. Usually we just push the two words together and replace the o in not with an apostrophe.did not = didn’tcould not = couldn’tcan not = can’tshould not = shouldn’thave… Read more601. Using the Contraction for Will Not
When two words are shortened into one word, the new word is called a contraction. A contraction is often made by combining a pronoun with a verb. he is = he’sshe is = she’sI am = I’myou are = you’rewe… Read more602. Contractions with Pronouns and Verbs
We can make contractions using a pronoun and the verbs will and shall. Both verbs use only the letters -ll. I will or I shall = I’llshe will or she shall = she’llhe will or he shall = he’llyou will… Read more603. More Contractions with Pronouns and Verbs
We can form conjunctions using a pronoun with the verbs have and has. I have = I’veyou have = you’vewe have = we’vethey have = they’vehe has = he’sshe has = she’s I have been waiting for you.I’ve been waiting… Read more604. Contractions with Have and Has
Section A: In each sentence, find the pronoun and verb that can be made into a contraction. Write the contraction.1. Bob says he has learned a new trick. 2. My neighbors told me they are going to Aruba.3. I heard… Read more605. Practice Using Contractions with Pronouns