Adjectives & Adverbs

English Language: KS3, topic 3.1.4

Adjectives & Adverbs

You need to know the following key terms:

Adjectives

Adjectives

  • Words which describe a noun. They add more information about it.
  • E.g. Gorgeous, disgusting, happy, long, tall, green.
Adverbs

Adverbs

  • Words which change verbs, adjectives or other adverbs. They may describe how or when something is done.
  • E.g. Quickly, dangerously, always, never, once, soon, near.

Test yourself on Adjectives & Adverbs

  • Which of these are adverbs?

  • Which of these are adjectives?

  • Which word is an adjective in this sentence?

    Trudy had a beautiful smile.

  • Which word is an adverb in this sentence?

    Harry ran swiftly to his friend's house.

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