Adjectives and Adverbs

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving 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 describes 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 this sentence: 'The happy dog barked loudly.'

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happy

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

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beautifully

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives modify nouns to provide more detail, such as color, size, or quantity.

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What is the role of adverbs in a sentence?

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Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more detail about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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

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tall

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'She quickly finished her homework.'

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quickly

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective compares two things, 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 things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most'. For example, 'tallest' or 'most beautiful'.