An adjective modifies a noun or pronouns.
An adverb modifies a verb, adjective,
or another adverb. Both these adjectives
and adverbs can also be used to show their comparatives
and superlatives. By adding –er, comparison
can be made of two people or things, and by adding –est,
more than two persons, things or places can be compared. Modifiers
are usually placed next to the words they modify.
In the sentence, red is an adjective modifying the noun kite, and cloudless is an adjective modifying the noun sky. The word red tells us more about the kite, that is it is red in colour while cloudless describes the sky as having no cloud. Other examples of adjectives preceding the nouns they modify: small monkey, tall man, thick book.
In this example, happy is an adjective modifying the pronoun I
In this example, broadly modifies the verb smiled. It answers the question "How did she smile?"
In this example, the adverb very modifies the adjective intelligent.
This example shows an adverb modifying another adverb. Exceptionally is an adverb, so is fast. Further examples:
Note: Adverbs commonly end in –ly but not all. Examples are fast, here, there, etc. Some adjectives end in –ly, examples of which are: friendly, heavenly, etc. Functions of adverbs Adverb tells us:
Adjectival and adverbial phrases An adjectival phrase is a phrase that is comprised of more than one word, and is used to modify a noun or pronoun. This modifier usually is placed next to the noun it modifies as follow: EXAMPLE: The meal in the restaurant was really delicious. The phrase in the restaurant modifies the meal. It tells us about the meal and where it is available. Adverbial phrases are used as modifiers. They must be easily identifiable with the word they modify. EXAMPLE: They were highly delighted at the court's decision. This example tells about their feeling which arose from the court's decision. The adverb modifier is highly which describes how they felt. This word modifies the adjective delighted in the sentence. The adverbial phrase at the court's decision tells us more about the legal process. |
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1. Adjectives and Adverbs (and their phrases)
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