Verbs, Adjectives & Adverbs

A verb is a word...

• that describes

• that shows action

• that describes an adjective

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

An adjective is a word that...

• that shows color or texture

• describes an action word

• describes a noun

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

What is an adverb?

• a word that describes a verb only

• a word that tells how, how often, when, or where the action takes place

• a word that describes a noun

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In which sentence is the underlined word an a verb?

• She comes to my place everyday.

• Foobie's hair bows are light blue.

• The emperor's garments were wildly embellished.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

In which sentence is the underlined word an adjective?

• The holiday season is upon us.

• The substitute teacher was very funny.

• Ruldolph's nose was bright red.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

In which sentence do you find a linking verb(s)?

• The beautiful golden slipper must have been lost for many years.

• Please drive carefully.

• I do not like pumpkin pie.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

In which sentence do you find a linking verb(s)?

• Tommy passed the test in flying colors.

• Charlie worked hard throughout the night.

• I am the oldest daughter.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

In which sentence is the adverb underlined?

• We are the best class in the school.

• My sister is very intelligent.

• The puppies were all born brown and black.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In which sentence is the adverb underlined?

• My sister writes neatly.

• He is the master of his fate.

• You must believe in possibilities.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

In which sentence is the adverb underlined?

• She twirls like a ballerina.

• He dances merrily across the dance floor.

• The lady sings like an opera star.

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CCSS.L.3.1A