In this sentence: The crew had just finished its morning chores. what is the adverb and what word does it modify?
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2007-02-13 15:07:59 · 5 answers · asked by Lynn 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Just" is the adverb, modifying the verb "finished" (it answers the question "when" it was finished).
2007-02-13 15:10:35 · answer #1 · answered by legaleagle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adverbs answer the following questions: How, when, where, why, to what extent...
The modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
Now, go through each of the words in that sentence and ask your self what role that word is playing in the sentence.
Example: "The"... what role does "the" play? It tells you WHICH crew, therefore, it modifies the noun, crew, and so "the" is an adjective.
Ask yourself about each word in your sentence. It might help if you first cross off all nouns and circle all adjectives and verbs.
Good luck!
2007-02-13 23:14:23 · answer #2 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just is the adverb that modifies the verb had finished.
2007-02-14 00:24:38 · answer #3 · answered by ru.barbie2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just is the adverb and it is modifying had finished.
2007-02-13 23:11:19 · answer #4 · answered by dmfry123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that "just" is the adverb, and it modifies "finished."
2007-02-13 23:11:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋