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Grammar2 by Mind Map: Grammar2

1. Adjectives and Adverbs

1.1. Adjectives and Adverbs are always called modifiers in English. When adjectives modify nouns the adjectives can give a more detailed sense of the noun. However, adjectives cannot modify verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Sometimes we can find that clearly because most adverbs always add -ly at the end of the words. But adverbs cannot modify nouns.

1.2. 1.He made me nearly mad. 2.This question is extremely difficult. 3.She was deeply moved

1.3. Adjectives and adverbs play an important role in English sentence. When adjectives modify nouns, It can help readers understand what the author means in the sentence better. When adverbs modify adjectives,It can be more obvious to show the author's mood and evaluation of someone or something.

2. Possessive Pronouns and Contractions

2.1. Possessive pronouns is a kind of pronouns and it has all functions of noun. However, th3 possessive pronouns(my,your, her,its....) are percede a noun and they are different from possessive pronouns(mine, yours, his, hers, and theirs). Contraction is a kind of form in English and it is the most natural way of speaking so many writers like use that in sometimes.

2.2. 1.Our English teacher is Mrs. Green. We all like her. 2.That's my kite. That kite is very small, but mine is very big. 3.--Is this your watch?--No, it's not mine.

2.3. Possessive pronoun is very important in English. It is necesary for us to differentiate which pronouns don't need add a noun. Because maybe it's just a difference of "s".In fact, if used incorrectly, it can be misleading for readers. Contractions are very popular for author because is can make their passages looks more vivid and readers can feel relaxed when they read these letters.