Adjectives and Adverbs

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun.

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Give an example of an adjective.

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The word 'blue' in 'the blue sky' is an adjective.

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What does an adjective do?

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An adjective tells us more about a noun, like its color, size, or shape.

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Which word is an adjective in this sentence: 'The tall tree is swaying.'?

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tall

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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.

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Give an example of an adverb.

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The word 'quickly' in 'She runs quickly' is an adverb.

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What does an adverb do?

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An adverb tells us how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

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Which word is an adverb in this sentence: 'He sings beautifully.'?

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beautifully

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Can adjectives be used to compare?

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Yes, adjectives can be used in comparative forms, like 'taller' or 'smaller'.

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What is the comparative form of 'big'?

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The comparative form is 'bigger'.