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Adjectives and Adverbs<\/strong>: My mother sat down. <\/em>A sentence like this sounds perfectly fine as it conveys information but is plain. How about we spice things up? However, it could have also been written like this: My angry mother sat down. <\/em>To get things more exciting, it can also be written as My angry mother sat on the chair and started playing the piano. <\/em>Here\u2019s another exciting sentence!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you can see, in both our sentences, we used modifying words which gave more details about the scenario. In the above scenario, we used both these expressions: adjectives<\/strong><\/a> and adverbs<\/strong> in the sentences. Similarly, in this blog, we will learn how with the help of both these we can create magic in our sentences. Read on to learn more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Adjective? <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An adjective<\/strong> is a word that modifies a noun or a pronoun. The main purpose of this expression is to describe a noun or a pronoun by stating its characteristics or by providing more information about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The hungry<\/strong> lions were roaring looking at the beautiful<\/strong> deers. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. As I came from the office, I couldn\u2019t cook food as I was very tired<\/strong>.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Here is a list of common adjectives that can be used in sentences:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dizzy, angry, glad, hot, icy, lazy, missing, careful, soft, transparent, victorious, wobbly and the list goes on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Also Read:<\/strong> Limiting Adjectives Meaning, Types and Exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What is An Adverb?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    An adverb <\/strong>is a word that modifies a verb, a clause, an adjective or even another adverb. In general, adverbs provide more information that answers questions like: What?, When?, Why? And How?. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Check out some examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. He quietly<\/strong> ate the food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. He quietly<\/strong> ate the food yesterday.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Also Read: <\/strong>Adverbs for Manner: Meaning, Definition, Examples, Exercises<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to Differentiate Between Adjectives and Adverbs?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      It is very easy to confuse adjectives and adverbs as both are modifiers which are used in providing information about a situation. Adjectives like well, late and fast can even be used as adjectives or adverbs. So, we arrive at the question – how do we differentiate between the two? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The best way to figure out if a word is an adjective or an adverb is to check the relation in what it is modifying. If it modifies a noun or a pronoun, then is an adjective. Whereas, if it is modifying anything else, then it is an adverb. One should note that adverbs modify clauses, adjectives, verbs and adverbs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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