Adjectives Vs. Adverbs

Is the red word an adjective or an adverb?

My train arrived late, as usual.

• Adverb

• Adjective

Answer explanation

The word 'late' describes when the train arrived, modifying the verb 'arrived'. Therefore, it functions as an adverb, which is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which part(s) of speech does an adjective modify (describe)?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Answer explanation

An adjective modifies a noun by providing more information about it, such as its qualities or characteristics. Therefore, the correct answer is 'Noun'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which part(s) of speech does an adverb modify (describe)?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Answer explanation

An adverb modifies verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. It provides more information about how an action is performed (verb), the degree of an adjective, or the manner of another adverb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the adjective or adverb that correctly completes the sentence.

I will _____ help you with your homework.

• happily

• happy

• happier

• happiest

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'happily' because it is an adverb that describes how the action of helping will be done. The other options are adjectives and do not fit the context of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Choose the adjective or adverb that correctly completes the sentence.

Jessica's paintings are so _____!

• beauty

• elegantly

• beautiful

• beautifully

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'beautiful' because it is an adjective that describes the noun 'paintings'. The sentence expresses that Jessica's paintings possess beauty, making 'beautiful' the appropriate word to complete the thought.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Is the red word an adjective or an adverb?

The early bird gets the worm.

• Adverb

• Adjective

Answer explanation

The word 'early' describes the noun 'bird' by indicating which bird is being referred to. Therefore, it functions as an adjective, not an adverb, which would modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Is the red word an adjective or an adverb?

George wanted to finish his homework quickly.

• Adverb

• Adjective

Answer explanation

The word 'quickly' describes how George wanted to finish his homework, modifying the verb 'finish'. Therefore, it functions as an adverb, which is the correct choice.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Choose the adjective or adverb that correctly completes the sentence.

The thief _____ took my money and walked away.

• quiet

• quite

• quietly

• quietest

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'quietly' because it is an adverb that describes how the thief took the money. 'Quiet' is an adjective, while 'quite' and 'quietest' do not fit the context.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Should the blank space be filled with an adjective or an adverb?

The construction worker ate his lunch _____.

• Adjective

• Adverb

Answer explanation

The blank should be filled with an adverb because it describes how the construction worker ate his lunch. Adverbs modify verbs, while adjectives modify nouns. In this case, we need to modify the action of eating.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Should the blank space be filled with an adjective or an adverb?

I love _____ music!

• Adjective

• Adverb

Answer explanation

The blank should be filled with an adjective because it describes the noun 'music'. Adjectives modify nouns, while adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Therefore, 'I love beautiful music!' is correct.

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CCSS.L.3.1A