1. Adjective-Noun combinations a.As a substantive modified by an adjective She knitted that attractive sweater. b. As an adjective modifying a substantive He was a filling station attendant. c. As an adverb modifying an adjective I mailed the letter last night. d. As an adverb modifying an adjective The tape is two inches wide.

2. e. As an adverb modifying another verb The bus came several minutes early. My roommate arrived this morning. Modifier- Modifier- Subject- Verb- Modifier-Noun The public relations expert planned an advertising campaign. Modifier- Noun- Subject- Verb- Modifier- Modifier-Object The Adjective complement The Man is tall. Subject-Linking Verb- Adjective Complement

3. Types of Verb Modifiers (Adverbs) a.Adverbs of Time We failed twice. Subject- Verb- Modifier b. Adverbs of Manner The boy swam slowly. Subject- Verb- Modifier

4. Verb- Adverb combinations He gave away the money. Subject- Verb- Modifier-Object The adverb can be separated from the verb: He gave the money away. Modifiers of Modifiers (Adverbs) The very tall boy plays soccer exceedingly well. Mod.- Mod.- Subject- Verb- Object- Mod.- Mod. Modifiers of modifiers: very, extremely, exceedingly… A very high mountain blocked the way. Mod.- Mod.- Subject- Verb- Object

5. The boat sails quite well. Subject- Verb- Object- Mod.- Mod. Modifiers of sentences (adverbs) Unfortunately, He failed in the exam.