Emotional-Responses-using-verbs-adejctives-and-adverbs.pdf

emotional responses using verbs, adjectives, and adverbs

3. TYPE OF VERB FUNCTION SAMPLE LINKING VERBS
Linking
Verbs
A linking verb (or
copular verb)
connects the
subject of a
sentence with a
subject complement
am
is
are
was
were
appreciate
believe
feel
know
love
seem
think
deny
doubt
dislike
disagree
want

4. A linking verb is always followed by a subject complement. There are
two main types of subject complements:
•Predicate nominatives (or predicate nouns) identify the subject
using a noun or noun phrase.
Jessie became a respected physician.
•Predicate adjectives describe the subject using an adjective or
adjectival phrase.
This coffee tastes bitter.

5. The linking verb “be” can also be used along
with an adverb or prepositional phrase to
indicate time or location.
•The party was yesterday.
•The book is on the shelf.

6. MODALS FUNCTION EXAMPLE
COULD
It is used to give a
suggestion which a
person may or may not follow.
I suggest you play with your
brother and sister or you
could join me pray for your
Tatay’s safety.
SHOULD
It is also used to give a
suggestion but more insistent than
the modal could.
No, Noel. I strongly disagree.
You should follow what I tell
you.
OUGHT TO
It is used to formally
give an advice or a
recommendation usually coming
from an expert
The Department of Health
(DOH) recommends
that people ought to stay at
home so that they will not get
sick.

7. MODALS FUNCTION EXAMPLE
HAD BETTER
It is used to give a
recommendation by presenting the
possible negative consequence if
the advice is not followed.
During the Enhanced
Community Quarantine
(ECQ), you had better wear
your mask in public places or
the police will arrest you.
MUST
It is used to show a strong
obligation that needs to be
followed.
The government must
control the people’s
movement in public to stop
the spread of the virus.

9. Adjectives Showing Positive Emotions
Happy
Glad
Inspired
Delighted
Secured
Encouraging
Hopeful
Thankful
Important
Objective
Helpful
Safe
Active
Better
Satisfied
Excited
Strong
Amused
Supportive
Carefree
Better

10. Adjectives Showing Negative Emotions
Sad
Discouraged
Afraid
Insulting
Embarrassed
Regretful
Insignificant
Resentful
Unsupportive
Desperate
Unsure
Helpless
Dangerous
Dissatisfied
Scared
Harsh
Boring
Weak
Discouraging
Anxious
Worst

11. 1. As your friend, I will be delighted if you share your
problems to me.
2. After missing her best friend's wedding due to a work
commitment, she felt regretful for not being there to
share in the special day.

13. ADVERB MEANING ADVERB MEANING
Fortunately
Owing to good
luck or
favor
Definitely Exact or certain
Strongly
Firmly
grounded
Really/
Actually
In reality or emphasizing
a point
Clearly Clear mannerUnfortunatelyUnlucky or unfavored
Obviously/
Evidently
Very evident
or easily seen
Hopefully
Expressing desire or
hope

14. ADVERB MEANING ADVERB MEANING
Personally
In a personal way
or as far as oneself
is concerned
Surely/
Absolutely
In a sure manner or
without a doubt
Truthfully/TrulyTelling the truth Probably likely to happen
Disappointingly
Unhappy because
of failing to meet
expectations
Definitely Exact or certain
Completely
Entirely or nothing
is missing
Really/
Actually
In reality or emphasizing a
point

15. •She strongly believed in the power of education to
change lives, and she dedicated her career to
teaching.
•The instructions for assembling the furniture were
written clearly, making it easy for even beginners to
follow.
•Hopefully, the weather will be sunny for our outdoor
event, so we can enjoy it to the fullest.

16. •Honestly, my eyes hurt from watching TV. I
should take a break.
•We definitely need to buy more nutritious
food.
•Various organizations are evidently doing their
best to help the frontliners.

17. Furthermore, adverbs of opinion can also be in a
form of phrases.
•From my view
•To be frank
•In fact
•In my opinion
•Without a doubt
Jose is kind and helpful to his
classmates. Without a doubt,
all of them like him.