Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
How can I tell if this is an adjective?
Hi there, How can I tell if this word is an adjective or a verb? Any hint? Thanks tutors.
Microsoft confirmed Wednesday that its 30-gigabyte device was, in fact, troubled with technical issues.
Microsoft confirmed Wednesday that its 30-gigabyte device was, in fact, troubled with technical issues.
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It is a verb. The main clause in the sentence is Microsoft (subject) confirmed (verb) It is simple past tense. ) Microsoft confirms Wednesday ( Wednesday is an adverb)...
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It is a verb. The main clause in the sentence is
Microsoft (subject) confirmed (verb)
It is simple past tense.
You can verify that it is a verb, by doing an experiment to change the tense (present, future, etc.)
Microsoft confirms Wednesday ( Wednesday is an adverb)...
Microsoft will confirm Wednesday ....
Microsoft is confirming Wednesday...
Microsoft (subject) confirmed (verb)
It is simple past tense.
You can verify that it is a verb, by doing an experiment to change the tense (present, future, etc.)
Microsoft confirms Wednesday ( Wednesday is an adverb)...
Microsoft will confirm Wednesday ....
Microsoft is confirming Wednesday...
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AnonymousHow can I tell if this word is an adjective or a verb?Often if you can add "very" before it, and the sentence still makes sense, it's an adjective. But if you're shaky on what sounds right, that probably won't help much!
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