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  1. 28-May-2007, 20:48 #1
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    What are the adverbs and the word it modifies?

    Airships are an extremely effective means of advertising.
  2. 28-May-2007, 22:08 #2
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    Post Re: English

    "extremely" is an adverb of degree. It modifies the the subject complement " effective means of advertising".
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    Default Re: English

    Quote Originally Posted by Unregistered View Post
    What are the adverbs and the word it modifies?

    Airships are an extremely effective means of advertising.
    Airships(noun) are(verb) a(article) means(noun object but also the adverb describing what airships "are").

    means of what?

    Airships are a means [of advertising](preposition).

    what kind of means?

    Airships are an effective(adjective) means of advertising.

    how effective?

    Airships are an extremely(adjective describing an adjective) effective means of advertising.
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