auf DeutschAdjective or Adverb
- Adjectives are used to modify nouns:
The dog is loud.
- Adverbs are used to modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs:
The dog barks loudly.
Linking Verbs
Some verbs can only be used with adjectives, others might change their meaning when used with an adverb.
| verb | used with an adjective | used with an adverb |
|---|---|---|
| look | look good (= appearance) | look well (= have a good sense of sight) |
| feel | feel good (= state of health/mind) | feel well (= have a good sense of touch) |
| smell | smell good (= odour) | smell well (= have a good sense of smell) |
| taste | taste good (= preference) | taste well (= have a good sense of taste) |
The following verbs can only be used with adjectives:
- be
- become
- get
- grow
- keep
- remain
- seem
- sound
- stay
- turn
Exercises on Adjectives or Adverbs
Changed: 04th Dec 2006 15:19
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