Saturday, September 17, 2011

Adverbs and Adjectives

Adverbs

FORM

[adjective + ly]
There are also irregular adverbs such as "well" and "fast."

USE 1

Adverbs can be used to modify verbs.
Examples:
  • John walked quickly towards the door.
  • Sally sat silently waiting for somebody else to speak first.

USE 2

Adverbs can be used to modify adjectives.
Examples:
  • The redwood tree was impressively tall.
  • The blouse was outrageously expensive.

USE 3

Adverbs can be used to modify other adverbs.
Examples:
  • She spoke extremely confidently.
  • The cheetah ran incredibly quickly.

Adjectives

FORM

There are many different adjective endings including "-ive," "-ous," "-y," "-ful," "-ent" and many others. "Attractive," "envious," "lazy," "beautiful," and "intelligent" are all adjectives.

USE 1

Adjectives can be used to modify nouns.
Examples:
  • Jack drives a big car.
  • Sally writes beautiful poems.

USE 2

Adjectives often follow linking verbs (described below).
Examples:
  • Max is tall.
  • Sandra seems mad.

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