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 big dog,' 'big' is the adjective that describes the dog.

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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 adverb in this sentence: 'The cat jumped high.'

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The adverb is 'high.' It describes how the cat jumped.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The tall tree swayed in the wind.'

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The adjective is 'tall.' It describes the tree.

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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The function of an adjective is to provide more information about a noun, helping to create a clearer picture.

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What is the function of an adverb in a sentence?

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The function of an adverb is to provide more information about a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often describing how, when, where, or to what extent.

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Give an example of an adjective.

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An example of an adjective is 'happy.' It describes a feeling.

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Give an example of an adverb.

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An example of an adverb is 'quickly.' It describes how an action is performed.

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How can you identify an adverb in a sentence?

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You can identify an adverb by asking questions like 'How?', 'When?', 'Where?', or 'To what extent?' about the verb.

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How can you identify an adjective in a sentence?

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You can identify an adjective by looking for words that describe nouns and answer questions like 'What kind?', 'Which one?', or 'How many?'