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Mohammad Yousefi Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Temporary
Hi
"temporary" is an adjective and as we know, adjectives describe a noun or pronoun. I have a problem with understanding following example:
I'm living with my parents but it's only temporary.
would you please tell me which words does the word "temporary" describe( is it verb or noun!!)?
"temporary" is an adjective and as we know, adjectives describe a noun or pronoun. I have a problem with understanding following example:
I'm living with my parents but it's only temporary.
would you please tell me which words does the word "temporary" describe( is it verb or noun!!)?
Top answer
Temporary modifies the pro-form, it , which stands in for my living with my parents.
- Temporary modifies the pro-form, it , which stands in for my living with my parents.
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Temporary modifies the pro-form, it, which stands in for my living with my parents.
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Thanks for your reply.
If I say "I'm temporary here", is it wrong? (I think I should say "I'm here temporarily" but I have a doubt about the other one)
If I say "I'm temporary here", is it wrong? (I think I should say "I'm here temporarily" but I have a doubt about the other one)
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Mohammad YousefiI think I should say "I'm here temporarily.You're right. I'm temporary here is incorrect grammar. Temporary is an adjective, and here is an adverb. Adjectives cannot modify adverbs, but adverbs can modify other adverbs, so temporarily is correct.
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