Choose between adjectives and adverbs

Definition: An adjective describes a noun (person, place, thing, or animal).

It tells: What kind? How many? Which one?

Examples:

  • The 🌸beautiful flower is in the garden.
  • He has three 🐶 dogs.
  • That is a big 🏰 castle.

Tip: Adjectives usually come before a noun.

Definition: An adverb describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

It tells: How? When? Where? How much?

Examples:

  • She runs 🏃‍♀️quickly. (How?)
  • He arrived ⏰early. (When?)
  • The cat slept 😺peacefully. (How?)

Tip: Many adverbs end in -ly, but not all.

If you are describing a noun, use an adjective.

  • Example: He is a strong 🏋️‍♂️ boy.

If you are describing a verb, adjective, or adverb, use an adverb.

  • Example: He runs strongly 🏃‍♂️.

Adjective = describes a thing/person/animal

Adverb = describes an action, another adjective, or adverb

Ask yourself: “Is it describing what kind of thing, or how it is done?” 🤔

SentenceUse Adjective or Adverb?
She sings beautifully 🎤Adverb (describes verb)
It is a sunny ☀️ dayAdjective (describes noun)
The dog barked loudly 🐕Adverb (describes verb)
He wore a red 🧢 hatAdjective (describes noun)