English for the Eager Learners

Lesson 2
Likewise, a transitive verb can also govern a few different nouns, and each noun can be
qualified by a few adjectives, too. If the noun is countable, an article is needed.
main, major, great
grave, deep
little
express genuine
concern
public
growing
sincere
deepest
(uncountable)
humble
express a apology
public
profound
(countable)
Verbs, adjectives and nouns are 3 in 1. And we should not study an English word singly.
Verb + (a/ an/ the/ no article) + adjective + noun is a core pattern of sentence-writing.
To read more and to consult dictionaries often will help (to) pave the way to success.
C.
Please say what part of speech each word in italics is in the following sentences.
int. v. adj.
Example: I spring over the garden gate to pick some spring flowers.
1. Bath the little dog in this bath, and wrap it up with a bath towel.
2. Iron this shirt with an electric iron on this iron table made of iron from the USA.
3. Water this plant with water from these water bottles.
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