adjectives and adverbs Flashcards
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.
What is an adverb?
An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
True or False: Adjectives can modify verbs.
False
Fill in the blank: The word ‘quickly’ is an example of a __________.
adverb
Fill in the blank: The word ‘happy’ is an example of a __________.
adjective
Which of the following is an adjective? a) swiftly b) beautiful c) very
b) beautiful
Which of the following is an adverb? a) tall b) quickly c) green
b) quickly
Provide an example of a sentence using an adjective.
The tall building stood out in the skyline.
Provide an example of a sentence using an adverb.
She ran very quickly to catch the bus.
What do adjectives typically answer?
Adjectives typically answer the questions ‘What kind?’, ‘Which one?’, and ‘How many?’.
What do adverbs typically answer?
Adverbs typically answer the questions ‘How?’, ‘When?’, ‘Where?’, and ‘To what extent?’.
True or False: All words that end in -ly are adverbs.
False
Identify the adverb in the following sentence: ‘She sings beautifully.’
beautifully
Identify the adjective in the following sentence: ‘The red apple is delicious.’
red
What is the main difference between adjectives and adverbs?
The main difference is that adjectives modify nouns, while adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
