Directions: Each of the following sentences has an uderlined word. Read the sentence carefully and identify which word class the underlined word belongs to. Indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. She sings much (better) than I do.
Identifying the Word Class of 'better'
This question requires us to determine the grammatical category, or word class, of the underlined word 'better' within the provided sentence. The sentence is: "She sings much (better) than I do." We need to analyze how 'better' functions in this specific context.
Analyzing the Function of 'better'
Let's look closely at the sentence: "She sings much (better) than I do."
- The word 'sings' is the main action or verb in the sentence.
- The word 'better' is placed after the verb 'sings' and is modified by the word 'much'.
- 'better' tells us *how* she sings. It provides more information about the action of singing.
Words that describe or modify verbs are known as adverbs. 'better' is the comparative form of the adverb 'well'. For instance, "She sings well" (adverb), and "She sings better than him" (comparative adverb).
Understanding Different Word Classes
To confirm, let's review the definitions of the relevant word classes:
- Adjective: Modifies a noun or pronoun. Example: "She is a better singer." (Here, 'better' modifies the noun 'singer').
- Adverb: Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Example: "She sings better." (Here, 'better' modifies the verb 'sings').
- Verb: Shows an action or state of being. Example: 'sings'.
- Conjunction: Connects words, phrases, or clauses. Example: 'and', 'but'.
Step-by-Step Solution
- Sentence Analysis: Focus on "She sings much (better) than I do."
- Identify the modified word: The word 'better' describes the verb 'sings', indicating the manner or quality of singing.
- Match function to word class: Since 'better' modifies the verb 'sings', it fits the definition of an adverb.
- Eliminate other options:
- It's not an adjective because it doesn't describe a noun or pronoun in this sentence.
- It's not a verb as it doesn't represent an action or state of being itself.
- It's not a conjunction as it isn't joining clauses or words here.
Final Conclusion
Therefore, in the sentence "She sings much (better) than I do," the underlined word 'better' functions as an adverb, modifying the verb 'sings'.
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