Using Adjectives

and Adverbs
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Adjectives
Adjectives
An adjective is a word that describes an
animal, person, thing, or thought.
Adjectives include words that describe
what something looks like and what it
feels like to touch, taste or smell.
Adjectives can be colors or words that
describe temperatures and sizes.

How do you feel today?

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 2.
Adverbs
Adverbs
An adverb is a word that describes how
an action is carried out. Adverbs can
change or add detail to a verb, adjective,
or even a whole clause.
How do you identify an adverb?
It is often recognized by the suffix -ly at
the end of it.

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What are 5 examples of
adverb?
1. James clapped loudly.
2. The child ran happily towards their
mother.
3. She quickly agreed to re-type the
letter.
4. He asked me to leave the house
quietly.
5. He plays the flute beautifully.

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Remember…
An adjective is a word that describes an animal,
person, thing, or thought. Examples of words can be
good, bad, cold, beautiful, yellow, soft, happy,
fantastic.
An adverb is a word that describes how an action is
carried out. Examples can be happily, slowly,
silently, carefully. They are often recognized by the
ending –ly.

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Practice
Time!
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Activity
In your notebook write six sentences using
adverbs (3) and adjectives (3).

When finished, hand it in to your teacher.

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Thanks!

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