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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

What does "really" modify?

Are [Mr. X] and [Mr. Y] merely posturing, or are they really intent on waging war?"

Would you please tell me what "really" modifies?

Thank you.
  

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An adverb modifies the verb, an adjective, or another adverb in a sentence. Are they intent on waging war? Are they really intent on waging war?

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  • An adverb modifies the verb, an adjective, or another adverb in a sentence.
  • Are they intent on waging war?
  • Are they really intent on waging war?
  • really : in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible.
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An adverb modifies the verb, an adjective, or another adverb in a sentence.
Are they intent on waging war?
Are they really intent on waging war?
really: in actual fact, as opposed to what is said or imagined to be true or possible.
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