Is the word an adjective or adverb?
key notes :
🌟Is the Word an Adjective or Adverb? 🌟
| What is an Adjective? |
Definition: An adjective is a word that describes a noun (person, place, or thing).
It tells: what kind, which one, or how many.
Examples:
- 🐶 The big dog 🐶
- 🍎 A red apple 🍎
- 👗 A beautiful dress 👗
Tip: Adjectives usually come before a noun.
| What is an Adverb? |
Definition: An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
It tells: how, when, where, or how much.
Examples:
- 🏃 He runs quickly 🏃
- 🌞 She sings very loudly 🌞
- 🌧️ It rained yesterday 🌧️
Tip: Many adverbs end with -ly, but not all.
| How to Tell the Difference: |
| Feature | Adjective | Adverb |
|---|---|---|
| Describes | A noun or pronoun | A verb, adjective, or another adverb |
| Answers | What kind? Which one? How many? | How? When? Where? How much? |
| Example | The happy boy | He ran quickly |
| Quick Tips 🎯 |
- If it describes a thing or person → adjective ✅
- If it describes how something is done → adverb ✅
- Look for -ly endings for adverbs: quickly, slowly, happily.
- Ask the question:
- “What kind?” → adjective
- “How?” → adverb
| Fun Emoji Trick 🎉 |
- 🐱 Adjective = describes the thing → think kitty emoji for the noun
- 🏃 Adverb = describes the action → think running emoji for the verb
Let’s practice!🖊️
