Frequency adverbs with state of being/linking verbs
Hi there teachers,
When we use adverbs of frequency with linking verb, what does it modify? the verb?, or the predicative adjective?
How do we know whether it, the frequency adverb, is modifying the verb or the adjective when it is used with a linking verb?
For example:
-She is always late for work.
-The dog is rarely quiet.
-She is often alone, but I don't think she minds.
In these sentences, does the frequency adverb modify the verb or does it modify the adjective?
Thank you!
Top answer
Well, I know that I can do this: She is always late for work = Always, he is a late worker The dog is rarely quiet = Rarely, the dog is quiet She is often alone = Often, she is alone
- Well, I know that I can do this: She is always late for work = Always, he is a late worker The dog is rarely quiet = Rarely, the dog is quiet She is often alone = Often, she is alone
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Well, I know that I can do this:
She is always late for work = Always, he is a late worker
The dog is rarely quiet = Rarely, the dog is quiet
She is often alone = Often, she is alone
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