Adjectives and Adverbs

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun. For example, in 'the red apple', 'red' is the adjective that describes the apple.

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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. For example, in 'run quickly', 'quickly' is the adverb that describes how to run.

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Which word is an adjective in the sentence: 'The fluffy cat slept.'?

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fluffy

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Which word is an adverb in the sentence: 'She sings beautifully.'?

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beautifully

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What does an adjective do?

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An adjective gives more information about a noun, such as its color, size, or shape.

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What does an adverb do?

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An adverb gives more information about a verb, telling how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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Identify the adjective: 'The tall building is new.'

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tall

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Identify the adverb: 'He ran very fast.'

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very

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Can an adverb describe an adjective?

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Yes, an adverb can describe an adjective. For example, in 'very tall', 'very' is the adverb describing the adjective 'tall'.

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Can an adjective describe another adjective?

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No, adjectives do not describe other adjectives.