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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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Can you have an adverb after a "be" verb like "am"? Is the "am" in the sentence an adverb? other similar examples?
I am first in line.
I am first in line.
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am is not an adverb, no. first is an adjective, as in the first person . CJ
- am is not an adverb, no.
- first is an adjective, as in the first person .
- CJ
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am is not an adverb, no.
first is an adjective, as in the first person.
CJ
first is an adjective, as in the first person.
CJ
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An example of first as an adverb:
Yes, you may go to the movies tonight, but you must do your homework first.
Yes, you may go to the movies tonight, but you must do your homework first.
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