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 blue sky', 'blue' 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 function of adjectives in a sentence.

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Adjectives provide details about nouns, helping to specify which one, how many, or what kind.

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Identify the function of adverbs in a sentence.

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

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective compares two nouns, often formed by adding '-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 formed by adding '-est' or using 'most'. For example, 'tallest' or 'most beautiful'.

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Give an example of an adverb modifying an adjective.

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In the phrase 'very tall', 'very' is the adverb modifying the adjective 'tall'.

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What is a conjunctive adverb?

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A conjunctive adverb connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them, such as 'however', 'therefore', or 'meanwhile'.

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How do you identify an adjective in a sentence?

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Look for words that describe or modify nouns. They often answer questions like 'What kind?', 'Which one?', or 'How many?'

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How do you identify an adverb in a sentence?

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Look for words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often answer questions like 'How?', 'When?', 'Where?', or 'To what extent?'