Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs in English Grammar
This educational resource explores the concepts of adjectives and adverbs in the English language. Learn how adjectives describe nouns, such as "a tall boy" or "a happy dog," and how adverbs modify verbs to show how actions are performed, like "She danced happily." Discover the importance of punctuation, including capital letters and full stops, commas in lists, and correct usage of speech marks. Engage with fun examples and exercises to enhance your grammar skills.
Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs in English Grammar
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What are you sitting on? (and can you spot the adjectives?) 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 An old elephant 6 0 0 7 0 0 A useful chair Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 The silver moon 10 0 0 P A absent-minded hedgehog
Adjectives 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 • Describe nouns (person, animal, place or thing) • a tall boy • a happy dog • a beautiful beach • an orange car • Usually come after “a” or “the” 0 4 0 0 0 5 6 0 0 7 0 0 Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 0 P
Which is an adjective? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 The hungry elephant ate ten bananas 6 0 0 7 0 0 The hungry elephant ate ten bananas Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 The hungry elephant ate ten bananas 10 0 0 P The hungry elephant ate ten bananas
Which is not an adjective? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 fast 6 0 0 7 0 0 sleepy Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 10 he 0 0 P sad
Adverbs 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 Say how something happens or is done “We’ll have to run quickly” “He droveterribly on the motorway” We use them to change verbs (actions) 0 4 0 0 0 5 6 0 0 7 0 0 Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 0 P
1 1 Which is an adverb? 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 She danced happily into the room 6 0 0 7 0 0 She danced happily into the room Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 She danced happily into the room 10 0 0 P She danced happily into the room
Which is not an adverb? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 quickly 6 0 0 7 0 0 sadly Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 lazily 10 0 0 P big
BONUS ROUND Just pick the lucky colour! 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 red 6 0 0 7 0 0 green Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 blue 10 0 0 P yellow
Capital letters and full stops. 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 • Sentences always start with a capital letter, and end with a full stop. • There are no drinks left. • We made him a big cake. 0 0 5 6 0 0 7 0 0 Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 0 P
Which is correct? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 the monkeys ate noisily 6 0 0 7 0 0 I always cycle slowly on my way home Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 we finished the cake easily. 10 0 0 P she played the guitar quickly.
Commas 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 Use commas between items in lists, but not usually before ‘and’. I ate fish, chips, peas andcola. Here are Jane, Claire, Amy and Tom. 0 0 5 6 0 0 7 0 0 Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 0 P
Which sentence is wrong? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 We bought pens, pencils, books and paper. 6 0 0 7 0 0 My colours are red, yellow and blue. Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 0 She keeps cats dogs, and hamsters. P I went to Paris, London and New York.
Which sentence is correct? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 I like strawberry vanilla and chocolate. 6 0 0 7 0 0 Can I have bread, milk, butter, eggs please? Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 We had rice, curry and chutney for dinner. 10 0 0 P She swims on Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday.
BONUS ROUND Just pick the lucky colour! 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 red 6 0 0 7 0 0 green Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 blue 10 0 0 P yellow
Speech marks 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 When you write about what a person says, put the words which are actually spoken inside speech marks ‘___’. Any punctuation usually goes inside the speech marks. ‘You must sit down,’ the pilot said. 0 0 5 6 0 0 7 0 0 Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 0 P
Which is wrong? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 ‘What would you like?’ asked Mr Smith. 6 0 0 7 0 0 ‘I am not really sure,’ Shane replied’. Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 ‘How about a video?’ said Mr Brooks 10 0 0 P ‘Not another video, moaned Shane.’
Revision 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 • Now remember what you’ve learnt about: • Adjectives • Adverbs • Capital letters and full stops • Commas • Speech marks 0 0 5 6 0 0 7 0 0 Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 0 P
Which is an adjective? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 The large bottle on the table was gone 6 0 0 7 0 0 The large bottle on the table was gone Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 The large bottle on the table was gone 10 0 0 P The large bottle on the table was gone
BONUS ROUND Just pick the lucky colour! 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 red 6 0 0 7 0 0 green Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 blue 10 0 0 P yellow
Which is an adverb? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 The train travels very slowly in the rain 6 0 0 7 0 0 The train travels very slowly in the rain Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 The train travels very slowly in the rain 10 0 0 P The train travels very slowly in the rain
GOLDENCHANCE 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 6 0 0 The next question could win MASSIVE points for the team with the lucky number. 7 0 0 Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 0 P
Which is correct? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 That girl is really messy. 6 0 0 7 0 0 she always dances brilliantly. Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 He eats really quickly 10 0 0 P The sun shines brightly
BONUS ROUND Just pick the lucky colour! 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 red 6 0 0 7 0 0 green Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 blue 10 0 0 P yellow
1 1 0 0 2 0 0 Give away round! ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 6 0 0 7 0 0 Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 Next question can win 8 points for whoever is NOMINATED by team with the lucky number 10 0 0 P
Which is correct? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 ‘ Where shall we go today?’ he asked. 6 0 0 7 0 0 How about the beach? Zoe suggested. Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 ‘Can we go surfing? He said.’ 10 0 0 P ‘Lets see when we get there, she said.
GOLDENCHANCE 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 6 0 0 The next question could win MASSIVE points for the team with the lucky number. 7 0 0 Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 10 0 0 P
Which is wrong? 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 ~ 0 0 3 0 4 0 0 0 5 Can I have some apples, oranges and pears please? 6 0 0 7 0 0 He wore a hat, gloves and a scarf. Beta version 8 0 0 9 0 0 I looked for scissors glue and, paper. 10 0 0 P The trains arrive at two, three and four o’clock.
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