An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun. Articles (a, an, the) are
... the noun, runner. The word first is an adverb that describes the verb, finished.
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Sentences with Adjectives and Adverbs An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun. Articles (a, an, the) are special kinds of adjectives. An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. example: The fastest runner finished first. The word The is a type of adjective called an article. The word fastest is an adjective that describes the noun, runner. The word first is an adverb that describes the verb, finished. Here is how you make a diagram of a sentence with adjectives and adverbs:
runner
finished
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Circle the adjectives in each sentence. Underline the adverbs. Then diagram the sentence.
1. The young girl sings well.
2. The red kangaroo hops.
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Sentences with Adjectives and Adverbs 3. Oliver slowly ate.
4. Five fish swam quickly.
5. The Johnsons came yesterday.
6. The big, black crow squawks loudly.
7. Race cars drive quickly.
8. A bright, colorful rainbow appeared today.
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Sentences with Adjectives and Adverbs An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun. Articles (a, an, the) are special kinds of adjectives. An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. example: The fastest runner finished first. The word The is a type of adjective called an article. The word fastest is an adjective that describes the noun, runner. The word first is an adverb that describes the verb, finished. Here is how you make a diagram of a sentence with adjectives and adverbs:
runner
finished
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t
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st
st
fir
fa
e
Th
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sings
2. The red kangaroo hops.
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