Is the word an adjective or adverb?
Key Notes :
π― Is the word an adjective or adverb?
πΉ Adjectives describe nouns π©βπ§π |
They tell us what kind, how many, or which one.
Example:
- She wore a beautiful dress. π
- The three dogs are barking. πΆπΆπΆ
π‘ Tip: Ask π βWhich one? What kind? How many?β β If it answers this, itβs an adjective.
πΉ Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs ππ’ |
They tell us how, when, where, or to what extent.
Example:
- He ran quickly. ππ¨
- She sang very loudly. π€π
π‘ Tip: Ask π βHow? When? Where? How often? To what extent?β β If it answers this, itβs an adverb.
πΉ Look for word endings β¨ |
- Many adverbs end in -ly (quickly, slowly, happily). π
- But β οΈ not all adverbs end in -ly (e.g., fast, well, hard).
- Adjectives usually donβt end with -ly (happy, tall, smart).
πΉ Compare them side by side βοΈ |
- Adjective: She is a happy child. π (describes child)
- Adverb: She sings happily. πΆ (describes sings)
πΉ Easy Check β |
- π If the word describes a noun/pronoun β Adjective
- π If the word describes a verb/adjective/adverb β Adverb
π Quick Examples |
- The bright sun βοΈ (Adjective β describes sun)
- The baby cried loudly ππ (Adverb β describes cried)
- He is a fast runner π (Adjective β describes runner)
- He runs fast ππ¨ (Adverb β describes runs)
β¨ Remember: |
- Adjective β Noun helper π©βππ
- Adverb β Verb helper ππΆ