{"id":273400,"date":"2026-09-17T03:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T08:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/?p=273400"},"modified":"2026-09-17T03:00:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T08:00:21","slug":"verb-adjective-adverb-collocations-b2-first","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/langcom.org\/pt\/blog\/verb-adjective-adverb-collocations-b2-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Verb + Adjective or Adverb? Mastering B2 Collocations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"lc-answer\"><strong>Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns, while adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.<\/strong> However, a special group of verbs, known as &#8216;linking verbs,&#8217; are always followed by an adjective, not an adverb. These include verbs like <span data-no-translation>be<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>seem<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>become<\/span>, and all the &#8216;sense verbs&#8217;: <span data-no-translation>look<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>sound<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>taste<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>feel<\/span>, e <span data-no-translation>smell<\/span>. When these verbs connect the subject to a description of the subject itself, they require an adjective. For example, you say <span data-no-translation>The soup tastes delicious<\/span> (describing the soup), not <span data-no-translation>The soup tastes deliciously<\/span>. Conversely, when a verb describes an action, it is usually modified by an adverb, as in <span data-no-translation>She sings beautifully<\/span>. Mastering this distinction is crucial for B2 learners to achieve natural and accurate English expression, especially in descriptive contexts.<\/div>\n<h2>What is the Basic Rule for Adjectives and Adverbs?<\/h2>\n<p>In English, adjectives and adverbs have different jobs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns. They tell you <em>what kind<\/em> ou <em>which one<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They tell you <em>how<\/em>, <em>when<\/em>, <em>where<\/em>, ou <em>to what extent<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, in <span data-no-translation>She is a quick runner<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>quick<\/span> (adjective) describes the noun <span data-no-translation>runner<\/span>. In <span data-no-translation>She runs quickly<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>quickly<\/span> (adverb) describes the verb <span data-no-translation>runs<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-placement\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2B87DA,#29C4A9);\"><h3 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">\u270d\ufe0f N\u00e3o sabe em que n\u00edvel voc\u00ea est\u00e1?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.95;\">Fa\u00e7a nosso teste de nivelamento gratuito e receba um feedback personalizado de examinadores certificados pela Cambridge.<\/p><a href=\"\/pt\/ingles\/academia\/teste-gratuito\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#0A2540;color:#fff;\">Fa\u00e7a nosso teste de nivelamento GRATUITO<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>When Do We Use Adjectives After Verbs?<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes, verbs are followed by adjectives, not adverbs. This happens with 'linking verbs'.<\/p>\n<p>Linking verbs connect the subject of the sentence to a word that describes or renames the subject. They do not describe an action.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Common linking verbs include <span data-no-translation>be<\/span> (am, is, are, was, were), <span data-no-translation>seem<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>appear<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>become<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>grow<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>remain<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>stay<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>Sense verbs can also be linking verbs: <span data-no-translation>look<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>sound<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>taste<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>feel<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>smell<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When these verbs are linking, they are followed by an adjective that describes the subject.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do Sense Verbs Work with Adjectives and Adverbs?<\/h2>\n<p>Sense verbs (<span data-no-translation>look<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>sound<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>taste<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>feel<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>smell<\/span>) are special. They can be linking verbs or action verbs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>As linking verbs:<\/strong> They describe the subject's quality or state. They are followed by an adjective. For example, <span data-no-translation>The music sounds loud<\/span> (describes the music).<\/li>\n<li><strong>As action verbs:<\/strong> They describe an action performed by the subject. They are followed by an adverb. For example, <span data-no-translation>He looked carefully at the map<\/span> (describes how he looked).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The meaning of the verb changes depending on whether it's followed by an adjective or an adverb.<\/p>\n<h2>What About Verbs of Change?<\/h2>\n<p>Verbs like <span data-no-translation>become<\/span>, <span data-no-translation>get<\/span>, e <span data-no-translation>grow<\/span> often describe a change in state. They are linking verbs and are followed by an adjective.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She became famous.<\/span> (Describes her new state)<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>It's getting dark.<\/span> (Describes the changing condition)<\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>He grew tired of waiting.<\/span> (Describes his changing feeling)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<caption>Summary: Adjective vs. Adverb with Verbs<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Verb Type<\/th>\n<th>Function<\/th>\n<th>Followed by<\/th>\n<th>Exemplo<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Action Verbs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Describes an action<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Adverb<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>She spoke softly.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Linking Verbs (<span data-no-translation>be, seem, become<\/span>, etc.)<\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Connects subject to its description<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Adjective<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>He became angry.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sense Verbs (<span data-no-translation>look, sound, taste, feel, smell<\/span>) - Linking<\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Describes subject's quality\/state<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Adjective<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>The food tastes delicious.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sense Verbs (<span data-no-translation>look, sound, taste, feel, smell<\/span>) - Action<\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Describes how an action is performed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>Adverb<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span data-no-translation>He looked carefully at the menu.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Exemplos<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The cake smells wonderful.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She looked happy after receiving the news.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The idea sounds interesting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>This fabric feels soft.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>He remained calm despite the pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The situation appears difficult.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The food tasted strange.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>He looked angrily at the person who pushed him.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>She felt her way carefully in the dark room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-no-translation>The band played loudly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pr\u00e1tica<\/h2>\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-1836\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"1836\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"FCE03 L6 VOCABULARY Collocations - adverb or adjective?\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<div class=\"lc-cta lc-cta-exam\" style=\"border-radius:14px;padding:30px;margin:30px 0;text-align:center;color:#fff;background:#0A2540;\"><h3 style=\"color:#F2B705;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 8px;\">Pronto para receber seu certificado?<\/h3><p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;opacity:.92;\">O curso Langcom prepara os alunos para os exames de Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL, DELE, SIELE e Michigan.<\/p><a href=\"\/pt\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;margin-top:8px;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:8px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;background:#F2B705;color:#0A2540;\">Comece a usar o Langcom<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Erros comuns entre falantes de espanhol<\/h2>\n<p>Spanish speakers often make these mistakes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Using an adverb after a linking verb:<\/strong> For example, saying <span data-no-translation>The soup tastes well<\/span> em vez de <span data-no-translation>The soup tastes good<\/span>. Remember, <span data-no-translation>good<\/span> is an adjective, <span data-no-translation>well<\/span> is usually an adverb (except when referring to health).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Confusing linking verbs with action verbs:<\/strong> For instance, <span data-no-translation>He looked quick<\/span> (meaning he appeared fast) is different from <span data-no-translation>He looked quickly<\/span> (meaning he glanced fast). Pay attention to the verb's role in the sentence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Direct translation of 'parecer':<\/strong> Translating 'parecer' directly can lead to using an adverb after <span data-no-translation>seem<\/span> ou <span data-no-translation>appear<\/span>, como <span data-no-translation>It seems obviously<\/span>. The correct form is <span data-no-translation>It seems obvious<\/span>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Perguntas frequentes<\/h2>\n<h3>What is the difference between 'good' and 'well'?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-no-translation>Good<\/span> is an adjective, meaning 'of high quality' or 'pleasant.' For example, <span data-no-translation>The food is good.<\/span> <span data-no-translation>Well<\/span> is usually an adverb, meaning 'in a good way' or 'skillfully.' For example, <span data-no-translation>She sings well.<\/span> However, <span data-no-translation>well<\/span> can also be an adjective meaning 'in good health,' as in <span data-no-translation>I feel well today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Can 'feel' be followed by an adverb?<\/h3>\n<p>Sim, <span data-no-translation>feel<\/span> can be followed by an adverb when it describes the manner of touching or exploring. For example, <span data-no-translation>She felt carefully for the light switch.<\/span> Here, <span data-no-translation>carefully<\/span> descreve <em>how<\/em> she performed the action of feeling. When <span data-no-translation>feel<\/span> describes an emotion or a physical sensation, it's a linking verb and takes an adjective: <span data-no-translation>I feel happy<\/span> ou <span data-no-translation>My hand feels cold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How can I remember when to use an adjective or an adverb?<\/h3>\n<p>Ask yourself: Is the verb describing an action, or is it connecting the subject to a description of itself? If it describes <em>how<\/em> an action is done, use an adverb. If it describes <em>what<\/em> the subject is like or <em>what state<\/em> it is in, use an adjective (especially with linking verbs and sense verbs).<\/p>\n<h3>Is this grammar point important for the B2 First (FCE) exam?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, understanding the correct use of adjectives and adverbs after verbs is crucial for the B2 First (FCE) exam. You might encounter this in the Use of English Part 2 (Open Cloze) or Part 3 (Word Formation), where you need to choose the correct part of speech. It also helps you write more accurately in the Writing paper and speak more naturally in the Speaking paper.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns, while adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. However, a special group of verbs, known as &#8216;linking verbs,&#8217; are always followed by an adjective, not an adverb. These include verbs like be, seem, become, and all the &#8216;sense verbs&#8217;: look, sound, taste, feel, and smell. When these verbs connect the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":192,"featured_media":274476,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"bwfblock_default_font":"","langcom_teaches":"Verb + adjective vs adverb collocations","langcom_cefr":"B2","langcom_type":"vocabulary","langcom_faq":"[{\"q\": \"What is the difference between 'good' and 'well'?\", \"a\": \"<span data-no-translation>Good<\/span> is an adjective, meaning 'of high quality' or 'pleasant.' For example, <span data-no-translation>The food is good.<\/span> <span data-no-translation>Well<\/span> is usually an adverb, meaning 'in a good way' or 'skillfully.' For example, <span data-no-translation>She sings well.<\/span> However, <span data-no-translation>well<\/span> can also be an adjective meaning 'in good health,' as in <span data-no-translation>I feel well today.<\/span>\"}, {\"q\": \"Can 'feel' be followed by an adverb?\", \"a\": \"Yes, <span data-no-translation>feel<\/span> can be followed by an adverb when it describes the manner of touching or exploring. For example, <span data-no-translation>She felt carefully for the light switch.<\/span> Here, <span data-no-translation>carefully<\/span> describes <em>how<\/em> she performed the action of feeling. 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