Question

adjectives and adverbs
definition: an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.
example: tall boy
directions: circle the adjective(s) in each sentence.

1. she can speak three languages.
2. our new kitten is orange and fluffy.
3. my sister made delicious cookies for dessert.
4. caleb brought his grandmother pink lilies.
5. the abandoned house has a broken window.
6. everyone plans to dress up like cartoon characters for spirit day.
7. my sister made us a huge breakfast.
8. i thought the story was original and exciting, but the class didnt like it.
9. my brothers donated their old clothes.
10. i lost my favorite jacket at the amusement park.

definition: an adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. adverbs tell us how, when, where, how often, and to what extent something happens. many (but not all) adverbs end in -ly, such as bravely.
directions: circle the adverb(s) in each sentence.

1. i have a doctors appointment tomorrow.
2. jamie never studies.
3. the dog barked loudly all through the night.
4. mariah is extremely nervous about her presentation.
5. we were almost late catching our bus.
6. when i pick you up from school, please wait outside.
7. the cat crept slowly down the hall.
8. my little brother accidentally broke our mothers vase.
9. the movie was interesting enough to finish, but i wouldnt watch it again.
10. our golden retriever greets me excitedly when i get home from school.

Explanation:

Adjectives modify nouns and adverbs modify verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. We identify them based on these definitions.

Answer:

Adjectives:

1. three
2. new, orange, fluffy
3. delicious
4. pink
5. abandoned, broken
6. cartoon
7. huge
8. original, exciting
9. old
10. favorite

Adverbs:

1. tomorrow
2. never
3. loudly, all through
4. extremely
5. almost
6. outside
7. slowly
8. accidentally
9. enough
10. excitedly