| Adjectives | Adverbs |
|---|---|
| That is a fast boat. | The snow is melting fast. |
| Draw a straight line. | The arrow flew straight. |
| Early comers get good seats. | Tom awoke early. |
For an explanation of the form of these adverbs, see [§ 191].
| Adjectives | Pronouns |
|---|---|
| This man looks unhappy. | This is the sergeant. |
| That book is a dictionary. | That is a kangaroo. |
| Each day brings its opportunity. | I received a dollar from each. |
For further study of this class of words, see [pp. 62–65].
| Adverbs | Prepositions |
|---|---|
| Jill came tumbling after. | He returned after the accident. |
| We went below. | Below us lay the valley. |
| The weeds sprang up. | We walked up the hill. |
Other examples are:
- aboard,
- before,
- beyond,
- down,
- inside,
- underneath.
Miscellaneous examples of variation are the following:—
| Noun. | The calm lasted for three days. |
|---|---|
| Adjective. | Calm words show quiet minds. |
| Verb. | Calm your angry friend. |
Other examples are: