0
Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Verb-like adjectives

Some adjectives, e.g. sure, are named as the verb-like ones.

My question is: is there any way or test to check whether an adjective is a verb-like one or not?
  

Top answer

g. sure, Where did you find that example? I see no particular likeness to a verb.

— Mister Micawber

  • g.
  • sure, Where did you find that example?
  • I see no particular likeness to a verb.
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

3 Answers
0
Anonymous e.g. sure,
Where did you find that example? I see no particular likeness to a verb.
0
0
Anonymousis there any way or test to check
I imagine you're talking about adjectives that can take complements.

sure of the facts
afraid of the dark
compliant with the rules

If you're just learning English, the only way to test whether an adjective can take a complement is to observe usage, but if you are a native
0
0
CalifJimI imagine you're talking about adjectives that can take complements.
Ah! I could only imagine tired, excited, bewildered, etc.
0

Related Questions