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Hanuman_2000 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Confusion

Sir,

1.He ran fast.

"fast" here adverb.

2.HE ran too fast.


"fast" could be adverb or adjective.

Would you please explain about the difference between (1) and (2).


Thanks.
  

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'Fast' is an adverb in both sentences, and 'too' is an intensifying adverb modifying 'fast'.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Fast' is an adverb in both sentences, and 'too' is an intensifying adverb modifying 'fast'.
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'Fast' is an adverb in both sentences, and 'too' is an intensifying adverb modifying 'fast'.
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