Adjective and

Adverb
Identify if the underlined word
is adjective or adverb.

1. A violent storm uprooted a large tree

in the front yard.
2. The hot sun beat down on the thirsty
animals.
3. He ate his dinner very quickly.
4. Suddenly the wind changed
directions.
5. Please try to be more careful.
6. He walks so heavily in those
boots.
7. She plays the piano perfectly.
8. He is a quick talker, but he
never listens.
9. She writes very badly.
10. There was a loud noise last
night. Did you hear it?
 Adjectives and adverbs both describe,
but they’re used differently.

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• My sister drives Mike was tired
after the race.
carefully.
Adjectives modify nouns and
pronouns. It may come
before the word they modify.

–She likes a high school senior.

–That is a cute puppy.
Adjectives may also follow
the word they modify.

–The technology is state-of-the-art.

–That puppy looks cute.
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives and
other adverbs. It answers how, when,
where, why or to what extent--- how
often or how much.

–He speaks slowly. (tells how)

–He speaks very slowly. (tells how
slowly)
– She arrived today. (tells when)
– Let’s go outside. (tells where)
– Jorge works out strenuously.
(tells to what extent)
Remember: Many adverbs
end in –ly, but many do not.

–She thinks quick/quickly. (How

does she think?)
–She thinks fast/fastly. (How
does she think?)
Practice
– Karaoke became a major trend in Japan
and around the world.
– Many people sing karaoke, even though
some sing poorly.
– The word “karaoke” means “empty
orchestra” in Japanese.
Practice
– Powerful speakers play the
background music.
– Karaoke can be challenging when
the songs are chosen randomly for
you.
Post-test: Choose the word that will complete the
sentences. Then tell, if it is adjective or adverb.

1.She (quickly, quick) adjusted the fees.

She adapted (quickly, quick) to any
situation.
2.I find this novel very (interestingly,
interesting). It was (interestingly,
3. The stillness of the tomb was (awfully,awful).
The tomb was (awfully,awful) still.
4. The mechanic’s tool were (well, good). The
foreman said that his work was (well, good)
done.
5. You must send payments (regularly, regular).
We deal on a (strictly, strict) cash basis.