Adjectives and Adverbs

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, providing more information about it. For example, in 'the red apple', 'red' is the adjective.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'. For example, in 'she runs quickly', 'quickly' is the adverb.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The tall building is impressive.'

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The adjective is 'tall'.

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'He sings beautifully.'

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The adverb is 'beautifully'.

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What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide details about nouns, helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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What is the function of adverbs in a sentence?

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Adverbs provide details about verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, indicating how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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Give an example of a sentence with an adjective and an adverb.

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Example: 'The quick fox jumps swiftly.' ('quick' is the adjective, 'swiftly' is the adverb.)

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective compares two nouns, often ending in '-er' or using 'more'. For example, 'taller' or 'more beautiful'.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective compares three or more nouns, often ending in '-est' or using 'most'. For example, 'tallest' or 'most beautiful'.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'She wore a beautiful dress.'

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The adjective is 'beautiful'.