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#2 (permalink) Thu Sep 14, 2006 19:31 pm 'FAR as an adverb' and 'Adverb order' |
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I think far is an element of intensification of too fast.Very,veryyyyyy fast. It's my humble opinion. I have always some milk in the fridge.Ok I always have some..Ok |
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#3 (permalink) Thu Sep 14, 2006 20:03 pm 'FAR as an adverb' and 'Adverb order' |
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Hi Jes?s
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| 2.- He drives FAR too fast |
In your sentence, the word far means much.
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| I have always some milk in the fridge. NOT OK |
CORRECT: I always have some milk in the fridge. There is always some milk in the fridge.
Adverbs of frequency typically come before the (main) verb EXCEPT when the main verb is be. _________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln |
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#4 (permalink) Thu Sep 14, 2006 20:11 pm 'FAR as an adverb' and 'Adverb order' |
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Amy, and I inferred far as much exactly.But I expressed myself not so clear, sorry :oops:
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| Adverbs of frequency typically come before the (main) verb |
EXCEPT when the main verb is be.
Yes, for example, I have always been...
I have always some milk in the fridge seemed typical to me. But it turned out that I was mistaken. Thanks, Amy! |
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#5 (permalink) Thu Sep 14, 2006 20:43 pm 'FAR as an adverb' and 'Adverb order' |
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Hi Pamela
I should amend my "BE comment" to:
EXCEPT the verb BE in the present tense (only verb) ;)
Amy _________________ "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." ~ Abraham Lincoln |
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#6 (permalink) Thu Sep 14, 2006 21:02 pm 'FAR as an adverb' and 'Adverb order' |
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| Alles ist klar :wink: |
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#7 (permalink) Thu Sep 14, 2006 21:09 pm 'FAR as an adverb' and 'Adverb order' |
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Hello! How is it going?
Sorry, but I just can?t see the difference between
1.- He drives too fast 2.- He drives MUCH too fast.
Is it a question of more or less speed?
Or, for instance, between:
3.- He drives very fast 4.- He drives MUCH too fast.
Can you explain this to me, please?
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#8 (permalink) Thu Sep 14, 2006 21:16 pm 'FAR as an adverb' and 'Adverb order' |
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Hi Jesus
Speed limit: 50 His usual driving speed: 60 He drives too fast.
Speed limit: 50 His usual driving speed: 120 He drives much too fast!
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