Grammar Focus - Modifiers 1. Words that modify the subject ► verb + adjective
is (am, are), seem, appear, become, look, feel, sound, taste, smell a) He seems honestly. (✘) (honestly -+ honest)
b) The food tasted well. (✘) (well -+ good) 2. Words that modify countable nouns: many, (a) few
Words that modify uncountable nouns: much, (a) little a) Few students passed the exam.
b) There was little time for study. 3. each, every+ singular noun; each of+ plural noun a) Each room has air conditioning.
b) Each of the members did her best. 4. Use some in affirmative sentences and interrogative sentences that make a suggestion.
Use any in interrogative sentences and negative sentences . a) I have any money. (✘) (any -+ some)
b) He didn't bring some books. (✘) (some -+ any)
c) Would you like some coffee? 5. such+ a/an+ adjective+ noun; so+ adjective+ a/an+ noun; so+ adjective/adverb a) He's such a strong man (so strong a man) that he can carry the box.
b) He's so strong that he can carry the box.
c) She's so beautiful, and she can cook so well. 6. enough + noun; adjective+ enough a) Linda saved enough money to buy a sports car.
b) Linda is rich enough to buy a sports car. 7. almost+ adjective; most+ plural noun a) I go to the park almost every day.
b) Most people who live there go to the park every week.
c) Almost all the people who live there have been to the park. 8. -thing/-one/-body + adjective anything, everything, someone, everyone, nobody, anybody a) She would like to eat something warm.
b) Can you suggest anyone suitable for this position? | 