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Yes, it can be, where it explains the type of purpose of a noun.
e.g.
I brought a book to read.
He had a mystery to solve.
He was the first person to walk on the Moon. (adjective infinitive phrase)
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoIf the infinitive is the object of the verb, it is a noun, because being an object is a noun's job. Being an object is not an adverb's job or an adjective's job.
Examples:
He wanted to escape. (object, infinitive is a noun)
He has a plan to follow. (not object, infinitive is an adjective)
He used a rope to escape. (not object, infinitive is an adverb)
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∙ 9y agoAdjective use
"Our plan to stop the flood proved useless."
To stop is the infinitive modifying the noun "plan."
Adverb use
"I used red ink to write my letter."
To write is the infinitive modifying the verb "used."
"He was eager to read the letter."
To read is the infinitive modifying the adjective "eager."
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∙ 9y agoA word cannot be two parts of speech at the same time. An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. An adjective is a word that describes a noun.
There are quite a few words that can be used as adverbs or adjectives.
Examples:
The train arrived early. (adverb)
Dave has an early morning tomorrow. (adjective)
I pay my bills weekly. (adverb)
I have too many weekly bills. (adjective)
Becky runs daily. (adverb)
Morning is the best time for a daily run. (adjective)
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∙ 11y agoYes, the word their is a possessive adjective, a form of pronoun. It answer's the questions whose? and which one?
Examples:
I asked them to pick up their sneakers.
Their is modifying sneakers. It explains whose sneakers.
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∙ 6y agoNo. Gerunds are verbals that are used as nouns. However, the ing ending is also used to form present participles which look like gerunds but can be used as adjectives. 1.Examples (gerunds)
Playing Baseball is fun.
Running laps may not be fun but is good exercise.
Growing up is sometimes painful.
2. Examples of participles:
Playing fields for several sports surround the school.
He carelessly left the water running.
Elmer needs a lot of food because he is a growingboy.
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∙ 14y agoNo
Another answer:
Yes they can. They're adverbs.
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∙ 10y agoIt is an adjective, but more specifically your and yours are the second person possessive pronouns (of, about, or belonging to you).
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What is a word that describes a verb or an adjective?
A word that describes a verb or adjective is called an adverb. Adverbs can also describe other adverbs.Several types of phrases can be used as adverbs: adverbial phrases use prepositions, participles, or infinitives.
What part of speech does adverbs modify?
An adverb can modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
What part of speech is to modify verb?
Adverbs. They can describe verbs; example: He ran quicklyto the store. Adverbs can also describe adjectives and other adverbs. He was very nice.
Can an Ly word modify an adjective?
Yes, adverbs can modify adjectives.
How can a story be changed by using adverbs and adjectives?
Writing is more interesting if words like adverbs and adjectives are used.The dog jumped over the fence and growled at me.with adverbs and adjectivesThe large black dog easily jumped over the fence and growled menacingly at me.
What does adverb mean?
From Latin, it means "in relation to a word" (ad-verbum). Adverbs are the parts of speech that modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Infinitives, phrases, and clauses can also function as adverbs.
What is the present infinitive for burn?
The infinitive is to burn. Since infinitives often act as other parts of speech (nouns, adverbs, adjectives) they do not have tenses.
What are the differences of an Adjective and an Adverb?
Adjectives are used to describe nouns. Adverbs are used to describe verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
What is a word that describes a verb or an adjective?
A word that describes a verb or adjective is called an adverb. Adverbs can also describe other adverbs.Several types of phrases can be used as adverbs: adverbial phrases use prepositions, participles, or infinitives.
What modifies verbs adjectives and adverbs?
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
Is to play a gerund?
No, to play is an infinitive. Gerunds and infinitives are similar in that both are verbals that can act as a noun in a sentence (infinitives can be adverbs or adjectives as well).Infinitives can be identified by to + base form of verb (to play, to run, to jump).Gerunds can be identified by base form of verb + -ing (playing, running, jumping).
How are adverbs different from adjectives?
Adverbs modify verbs or adjectives or other adverbs, and adjectives modify nouns.
Which adverbs used to describe a person begin with the letter M?
No adverbs can be used to describe a person because a person is a noun. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs; adjectives describe nouns.Some adjectives that can describe a person and begin with M are:machomadmagnificentmaliciousmaniacalmaturemean-spiritedmellowmessymeticulousmischievousmopeymotherlymulti-talented
Are nouns modified by adjectives or adverbs?
Nouns are modified by adjectives. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
Can adverbs modify adjectives?
Adverbs modify verbs. Adverbs can also modify adjectives and other adverbs.
Do adverbs modify adjectives?
Yes, adverbs do qualify adjectives.
What do adjectives and adverbs do the same?
adjectives are describing words and adverbs are the word when,where and who.
