Unit 3: Adjectives & Adverbs Flashcards
What are predicate adjectives?
They are adjectives that don’t always appear next to the word they modify
True or False:
Adjectives don’t tell which one, what kind, and how many
False they do tell which one, what kind, and how many
They usually come before what they are describing
What do articles do?
They modify nouns and they describe adjectives
What are possesives?
They show ownership
They are adjectives when they modify nouns and pronouns
Ex: I, my, ‘s
Pronouns can modify nouns and function as adjectives
True or False:
Personal pronouns take the place of nouns whereas possesive adjectives modify nouns
True
What is a proper noun?
- It refers to particular persons, places, or things
- It begins with a capital letter
What are adverbs?
They modify (describe): verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs
What are interogative adverbs?
They are words such as how, when, why, and where
they are used to ask questions
What should you ask yourself when looking for an adjective?
- Which one?
- What kind?
- How many?
What should you ask yourself when looking for an adverb?
- How
- When
- Where
- To what degree
