Is the word an adjective or adverb?

Key Notes:

🌟 Is the Word an Adjective or Adverb? 🌟

What is an Adjective? 🟢

Definition: An adjective describes a noun or pronoun.

It tells:

• What kind? – a red apple 🍎
• Which one? – this book 📖
• How many? – three cats 🐱🐱🐱

Clue words: Usually comes before a noun or after is/are/was/were.

Examples:

• The happy boy 😊 is playing.
• She is beautiful 🌸.
• I have a big bag 🎒.

What is an Adverb? 🔵

Definition: An adverb describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

It tells:

• How? – She runs fast 🏃‍♀️
• When? – He came yesterday ⏰
• Where? – The dog sleeps outside 🐕
• To what extent? – I am very happy 😃

Clue words: Often ends with -ly, but not always!

Examples:

• She sings beautifully 🎤.
• He spoke loudly 📢.
• The cat moved quietly 🐈.

Tips to Identify Adjectives vs Adverbs 📝

Question to Ask	If YES → It’s probably…	Example
Does it describe a noun/pronoun?	Adjective 🟢	green 🌿 leaves
Does it describe a verb, adjective, or adverb?	Adverb 🔵	run quickly 🏃
Can it fit after is/are/was/were?	Adjective 🟢	She is happy 😄
Does it answer how, when, where, how much?	Adverb 🔵	He spoke softly 🗣️

Quick Trick to Remember 💡

• Adjective = describes a thing 🏠
• Adverb = describes an action or description 🏃💨

Mini Practice ✏️

• The girl runs fast. → ❓
• I have a blue bag. → ❓
• He sings loudly. → ❓
• The flowers are beautiful. → ❓

(Answers: adverb, adjective, adverb, adjective) ✅

Let’s practice!🖊️