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 blue sky', 'blue' is the adjective that describes the noun 'sky'.

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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 'She runs quickly', 'quickly' is the adverb that describes how she runs.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The happy dog wagged its tail.'

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The adjective is 'happy'.

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

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The adverb is 'beautifully'.

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What is the purpose of adjectives?

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

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What is the purpose of adverbs?

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Adverbs provide more information about how actions are performed, describing verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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

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The adjective is 'tall'.

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Identify the adverb in this sentence: 'She spoke softly.'

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The adverb is 'softly'.

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Can an adjective come after the noun it describes?

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Yes, adjectives can come after the noun, especially when using a linking verb, like in 'The sky is blue.'

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Can an adverb modify an adjective?

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Yes, adverbs can modify adjectives, as in 'She is very tall.' Here, 'very' modifies the adjective 'tall'.