Choose between adjectives and adverbs

Key Notes :

Definition of Adjectives:

• Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns.
• They answer questions like What kind? Which one? How many? and How much?
• Examples: happy child, blue sky, three apples.

Definition of Adverbs:

• Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
• They answer questions like How? When? Where? To what extent?
• Examples: run quickly, very happy, quite easily.

Identifying Adjectives:

• Adjectives usually appear directly before the nouns they modify.
• They often end in -y, -ful, -ous, -able, etc.
• Examples: beautiful house, cheerful mood.

Identifying Adverbs:

• Adverbs often, but not always, end in -ly.
• They can be placed in various positions in a sentence, but often follow the verb.
• Examples: speak softly, quickly ran.

Common Confusions:

• Some words can function as both adjectives and adverbs, like fast and hard.
  • As an adjective: He is a fast runner.
  • As an adverb: He runs fast.

Choosing the Correct Form:

• Use an adjective to modify a noun: She has a beautiful voice.
• Use an adverb to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb: She sings beautifully.

Position in the Sentence:

• Adjectives usually come before the noun they describe: the red car.
• Adverbs often follow the verb or appear at the end of the sentence: She writes well.

Special Cases:

• Some adverbs do not end in -ly: well, fast, late.
• Some adjectives do not change form: hard (as in “a hard task” and “work hard”).

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