Adjectives and Adverbs ( Rules to Follow)
- September 17, 2023
- Education
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns (people, places, things, or ideas) by providing more information about their attributes, qualities, or characteristics. Adjectives help us add detail and specificity to our language, allowing us to paint a more vivid picture of the things we’re talking about
Adjectives and Adverbs (Rules to Follow)
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Definition of Adjective
- It tells what kind of person, place, or thing, anoun or a pronoun is.
- It may also point out which one or how many.
Examples
- The ship was an English vessel. (what kind)
- This factory is mine. (which one)
- Many people enjoy the annual dinner. (how many, which one)
Types of Adverbs
- Simple
- Interrogative
- Negative
Examples
- She moved quietly. (Manner and tell how)
- I waited there for an hour. (Place and tell where) You may leave soon. (Time, tells when)
- I called you once. (Number, tells how many)
- He sat very still. (Degree, tells how much)
