In which one of the following sentences does an adverb modify an adjective?
A. Mark was dressed properly.
B. Lucy danced tirelessly.
C. His appearance gr3atly affected Candace.
D. His shirt was extremely tight
I think the answer is "D"
Right.
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Yes, you are correct! In sentence D, "His shirt was extremely tight," the adverb "extremely" modifies the adjective "tight."
To determine whether an adverb modifies an adjective, you can follow these steps:
1. Identify the adverb in the sentence. Adverbs often end in "-ly," but not always.
2. Identify the word that the adverb is modifying. In this case, it is an adjective.
3. Analyze how the adverb is affecting the meaning of the adjective. In sentence D, the adverb "extremely" adds intensity or degree to the adjective "tight," indicating that the shirt is especially snug.
Therefore, sentence D is the correct answer. Well done!