Identify semantic classes of the adverbial modifiers.
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Determine the types of objects and ways of their expression.
Comment on the types of attributes and ways of their expression.
1) He seemed a very silent, awkward lad. 2) I looked at her, and at none other, from that moment. 3) In that great London, what time had they to be sentimental? 4) I recognized him, the village painter and carpenter. 5) Her father's nerves would never stand this. 6) To think that a man of his abilities would make such a horrible trick. 7) In the light of after events one cannot but sympathize with him. 8) She hated the idea of borrowing and living on credit. 9) The idea of his being barbarous had never occurred to his father. 10) They must have more opportunity to broaden their life.
THE OBJECT
1) What have you got there? (Cronin) 2) She pretended not to hear (Mansfield) 3) Marcellus found the luggage packed and strapped for the journey. (Douglas) 4) I know all about it, my son. (Douglas) 5) I have to show Dr. French his room. (Shaw) 6) He found it impossible to utter the next word. (Kahler) 7) He's going to live his own life and stop letting his mother boss him around like a baby. (Kahler) 8) I found myself pitying the Baron. (Mansfield)
THE ADVERBIAL MODIFIER
1) He prospered greatly, almost as though against his will. 2) These men were in fact quite civil save during certain weeks of autumn and winter. 3) I dropped my fists and walked away, ‘Scout's a coward', ringing in my ears. 4) Skillfully managed, conversation with him might prove amusing. 5) The meal over, they went with Thomas to the fuel store. 6) Clearly, for all his reputation, he was already out of date. 7) Without faith there can be no cure. 8) He woke up to see that it was daylight.
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