Adverbs are placed before the verb.
Adjectives are invariable and are placed before the noun.
Verbs and expressions of taste are followed by a noun or by a verb ending in -ing.
Modal auxiliaries are always followed by an unconjugated verb.
In negative sentences and questions, an auxiliary must be used, and the auxiliary carries the marking of tense and person.
Verbs and expressions of will are followed by to plus a verb.
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Further detail
1. Which sentence correctly places the adverb and adjective?
2. Which completion correctly follows a verb or expression of taste?
3. Which sentence correctly uses a modal auxiliary before the main verb?
Where are adverbs placed in a sentence?
Before the verb.
What follows verbs and expressions of taste?
A noun or a verb ending in -ing.
What type of verb follows modal auxiliaries?
An unconjugated verb follows modal auxiliaries.
What carries tense and person marking in negative sentences and questions?
The auxiliary carries tense and person marking in negative sentences and questions.
Adverbs placement
Before the verb
Adjective placement rule
Before the noun, invariable
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