Adjectives vs. Adverbs

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What is an Adjective?

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A word that DESCRIBES or MODIFIES a NOUN.

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What is an Adverb?

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A word that DESCRIBES or MODIFIES a VERB (action word).

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Identify the part of speech: 'Hotly' in 'hotly debated'.

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Adverb.

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Identify the part of speech: 'Late' in 'late show'.

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Adjective.

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What is the function of an Adjective in a sentence?

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To provide more information about a noun.

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What is the function of an Adverb in a sentence?

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To provide more information about a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

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Change the word 'quiet' to its adverb form in the sentence: 'Always walk quiet in the woods.'

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Change 'quiet' to 'quietly'.

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Can an Adverb modify an Adjective?

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Yes, an adverb can modify an adjective.

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Give an example of an Adjective in a sentence.

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The tall building is impressive.

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Give an example of an Adverb in a sentence.

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She runs quickly.