Adjectives vs. Adverbs

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it.

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What is an adverb?

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An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often indicating manner, place, time, or degree.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The students were apprehensive about the math quiz.'

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Apprehensive.

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Identify the adverb in the sentence: 'The boy barely woke up in time for school.'

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Barely.

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What role do adjectives play in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide details about nouns, helping to create a clearer picture.

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What role do adverbs play in a sentence?

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

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Give an example of an adjective used in a sentence.

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The critical injuries from the car accident required immediate attention.

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Give an example of an adverb used in a sentence.

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She ran quickly to catch the bus.

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How can you identify an adjective in a sentence?

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Look for words that describe nouns and answer questions like 'What kind?', 'Which one?', or 'How many?'

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How can you identify an adverb in a sentence?

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Look for words that describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs and answer questions like 'How?', 'When?', 'Where?', or 'To what extent?'