Redo Reading Response:
The article included examples and explanations of how verbs can differentiate the meaning of a sentence. As an example in the article, "Joe acts nice" the verb "acts" is copular suggesting that “nice” is modifying Joe." However, in “Joe acts nicely,” “acts” is an action verb, which we modify with an adverb to state that Joe is a skilled thespian." Although, both sentences use the same verb you can change the meaning of a sentence by adding an adverb. In the text it also says you can't end a sentence with a proposition, that is a myth. Some examples to prove this myth is wrong are:
“The preposition at the end has always been an idiomatic feature of English. It would be pointless to worry about the few who believe it is a mistake.” — Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage
“Superstition.” — H.W. Fowler
“Not only is the preposition acceptable at the end, sometimes it is more effective in that spot than anywhere else.” — The Elements of Style
“Superstition. … Good writers don’t hesitate to end their sentences with prepositions if doing so results in phrasing that seems natural.” — Garner’s Modern American Usage"
I am not very familiar with propositions, but what I gathered from this article is how to use verbs more efficiently. Another example, “Jane appears quickly” is what I would use to suggest she materializes fast. “Jane appears quick”, meaning she is smart. An improper use of this grammatical rule is, "She is a quickly thinker.", you wouldn't have to add "-ly" because "quick" is an adjective describing thinker the proper sentence "She is a quick thinker".
Just because Kanye West seems to always say it the best. |
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