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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

What does "really" modify?

"I just work, eat, and sleep. Occasionally, I take a shower. I mean, that really is my treat."

Does "really" modify "is," or does it modify "is my treat"? (Compare: That is really my treat.)

Thank you for your expert opinion.
  

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James M I mean, that really is my treat. " That really is my gun. This is really a treat!

  • James M I mean, that really is my treat.
  • " That really is my gun.
  • This is really a treat!
  • ") It would be the same with an action verb: That really torques my jaw.
  • "Really" modifies the verb.
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James M I mean, that really is my treat.
"Really" modifies "is." That really is my gun. This is really a treat!
(Not "this is a real treat," where "real" modifies "treat.")

It would be the same with an action verb: That really torques my jaw. "Really" modifies the verb.

She really knocked 'em dead! (Sorry, th
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Thank you very much for your reply, Avangi.

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