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 big dog', 'big' 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. For example, in 'run quickly', 'quickly' is the adverb.

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Give an example of an adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The tall tree swayed in the wind', 'tall' is the adjective.

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Give an example of an adverb in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She sings beautifully', 'beautifully' is the adverb.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives add detail to nouns, helping to create a clearer picture.

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What is the role of adverbs in a sentence?

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Adverbs add detail to verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, explaining how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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Choose the correct adjective: The _____ cat slept on the mat. (fluffy/quickly)

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fluffy

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Choose the correct adverb: He ran _____ to catch the bus. (quick/quickly)

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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'.