By Felix V., Robert G., Gbenga D.

Applying Adverbs & Adjectives

Example of an adjective use

The boy with the red balloon meets the girl in the blue balloon.

Why we need AdjectivesIf adjectives are not applied, one’s writing description can seem rather

dull and boring.

Paint the better picture with the adjective brush!!!

The small cat snuggles with the sleepy brown

dog.

The red clown yawns and reveals a scary case of dental work.

Adverbs!!

• Is an open word class whose members can express time, manner, place or degree

(modifies adjective), among other meanings. • Adverbs can modify an adjective (ex. very puny), another adverb ( super quietly) a verb

(John walked slowly)

Example of Adverb

Dr. X viciously attacks Mr.A with a variety of weapons.

A young Bill Clinton shakes president John F. Kennedy’s hand eagerly.

A young Bill Clinton shakes president John F. Kennedy’s hand eagerly by the White House.

A young Bill Clinton shakes president John F. Kennedy’s hand eagerly by the White House in July 24, 1963.

The demon-whale pursues eagerly for a desperate Great White Shark.

The demon-whale pursues eagerly through the sea for a desperate Great White Shark.

The demon-whale pursues eagerly through the sea for a very desperate Great White Shark.

The paper-boy burns intensely as he looks at the orange flames

that are consuming him.

The T-Rex awkwardly lays down upstairs.

Same Goal, Different application

Adjectives Describe Nouns • person• Place • Object• Idea

Adverbs modifies verbs by…• Describing the manner in

how verb was done.• The intensity or degree of a

verb or adjective.• When a verb happened.• Where the verb took place.