Adverbs can modify all of the following except:
a) verbs
b) adjectives
c) other adverbs
d) nouns

When a progressive tense is used in the independent clause, the dependent clause typically uses the tense.

Which phrase most closely matches the meaning of the word pleasantries in this excerpt from susan glaspell's trifles? county attorney: (as one turning from serious things to little pleasantries) well ladies, have you decided whether she was going to quilt it or knot it? a. tea cakes b. trivial talk c. foolish actions d. childish behavior

Sheriff. well, can you beat the women! held for murder and worryin' about her preserves. county attorney. i guess before we're through she may have something more serious t about. her.) hale. w ell, women are used to worrying over trifles. (the two women move a little closer toget in a filim production,where should the camera focus if the director wants to emphasize the men's emotions?