Adjectives are words that modify nouns and pronouns. They are describers, answering which one, what kind, or how many.
Adverbs are words that modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs. They are explainers, answering when, where, how, and to what extent.
Can you identify the underlined word in each sentence as an adjective or adverb? Each is worth .2 X 15 = 3 points.
1. That eerie sound in the basement creeped me out.
2. His very colorful shirt caused my eyes to hurt.
2. His very colorful shirt caused my eyes to hurt.
3. The chilly wind made me shiver with cold.
4. In order to get a license, you have to drive carefully.
5. She was so excited when she moved into her new, huge house.
6. Her hands were dirty from digging in the sandbox.
7. After walking around the amusement park all day, they were sweaty and tired.
8. I would say he is an extremely fast reader, since he finished that five hundred page book in one day.
9. The baby's droopy eyes showed he was tired.
10. When the music became too loud, the cops arrived at the party.
11. That movie was so fantastic, I want to see it a second time.
12. His lazy dog sprawled out on the floor.
13. We waited patiently in line to buy the tickets for the concert.
14. Since the ice cream was melty, it was sticky yet delicious.
15. They were so angry with each other, they hardly spoke a word.
