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VIII. The Adverbial ModifierWords in this function modify verbs, adjectives and adverbs, Adverbial modifiers may be expressed by an adverb, anoun According to their meaning, adverbial modifiers are sub- 1) adverbial modifiers of place and direction, e.g. He found himself in a lonely street. The procession moved slowly towards the embankment. Adverbial modifiers of time, e.g. I'llgive you a telephone call tonight. 3) adverbial modifiers of frequency, e.g. He seldomspoke with such frankness. 4) adverbial modifiers of degree, e.g. He came back home prettylate last night. Adverbial modifiers of manner, e.g. She was crying bitterly. Adverbial modifiers of attending circumstances, e.g. Itis very romantic to take a walk by moonlight. His family gone and forgotten. Ilooked round the room, thesense of being watched acute Again. Adverbial modifiers of description, e.g. Fay's eyes continually moved in his Father's direction, as Though seeking his approval.The shop was freshly painted, with a large green awning to Protect the window.He stood there very quietly, his hand outstretched. Adverbial modifiers of purpose, e.g. Idid my best to preventher from making a mistake. Adverbial modifiers of cause, e.g. Our flight was delayed owing to the storm. Adverbial modifiers of comparison, E.g. Shesat still like a statue.He was as ugly as a monkey. I've got a more difficult problem to solve than finda new Adverbial modifiers of consequence, e.g. He had to read only the first ten pages to knowwhat the book was about. He was clever enough to understandit. 12) adverbial modifiers of concession, e.g. When he returned his wife was still at the table, though pre- Whatever the reason,she should have come. Adverbial modifiers of condition, e.g. He said he would do it if necessary. But for the rain, I'dhave gone off an hour ago. Adverbial modifiers of exception, e.g. He had no choice but to obeythe orders. IX. The Attribute Words in this function modify nouns (and sometimes pro- Attributes may be expressed by an adjective, a pronoun, a Depending on the closeness of the syntactic ties between the Close attributes, e.g. A largecat jumped down the windowseat. He is not a man torely on. The clouds were lit by the setting sun. She saw the lightedwindows of the cottage. It was a pleasure to listento him. Itwas no use talkingto her. The thenheadmaster introduced the rule. 2) Loose attributes, Date: 2016-01-03; view: 1896
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