Adverbs + Adjectives Exercises-4
Adverbs + Adjectives Exercises-4 | Englisch Grammatik
- Adjectives:
- Definition: Adjectives are words that modify or describe nouns (people, places, things, or ideas). They provide more information about the noun by answering questions like "What kind?", "Which one?", or "How many?".
- Examples:
- The blue sky (describing the color of the sky)
- She bought a new car (indicating the quality of the car)
- There are five apples on the table (specifying the quantity of apples)
- Adverbs:
- Definition: Adverbs, on the other hand, modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often answer questions such as "How?", "When?", "Where?", "To what extent?", or "Why?".
- Examples:
- He ran quickly to catch the bus (modifying the verb "ran," indicating how he ran)
- The concert was very loud (modifying the adjective "loud," expressing the degree of loudness)
- She speaks fluently in three languages (modifying the adverb "speaks," indicating the manner of speaking)
- Combining Adjectives and Adverbs:
- Often, adjectives and adverbs work together to provide a more detailed and nuanced description. In such cases, adverbs modify adjectives to add further information.
- Examples:
- The extremely talented musician played a beautiful melody (adverb "extremely" modifies the adjective "talented," and "beautiful" modifies the noun "melody").
- She wore a dress that was elegantly designed (adverb "elegantly" modifies the adjective "designed").
- It's important to note that while adjectives and adverbs share a common goal of providing additional information, they serve different grammatical functions. Adjectives enhance nouns, and adverbs enhance verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
1. The ______ radiant sun warmed the entire beach.
brilliantly
a) Adverb - brilliantly
b) Adjective - radiant
2. My grandmother bakes the most ______ chocolate chip cookies.
delectable
a) Adverb - delectably
b) Adjective - delectable
3. The ______ inquisitive cat explored every nook and cranny of the room.
playfully
a) Adverb - playfully
b) Adjective - inquisitive
4. We climbed to the top of the ______ mountain for a breathtaking panorama.
towering
a) Adverb - breathtakingly
b) Adjective - towering
5. I found an ______ vintage dress for the themed party.
exquisitely
a) Adverb - exquisitely
b) Adjective - designed
6. She sang ______, enchanting everyone during the musical performance.
melodiously
a) Adverb - melodiously
b) Adjective - enchanting
7. The car moved ______ through the congested city traffic.
gracefully
a) Adverb - gracefully
b) Adjective - slow
8. He answered the question ______ on the quiz.
accurately
a) Adverb - accurately
b) Adjective - correct
9. The athlete finished the race ______, breaking the previous record.
effortlessly
a) Adverb - effortlessly
b) Adjective - effortless
10. They waited ______ for the belated flight.
patiently
a) Adverb - patiently
b) Adjective - belated
11. The ______ skilled artist painted a dynamic and vibrant masterpiece.
exceptionally
a) Adverb - exceptionally
b) Adjective - exceptional
12. The ______ agile gymnast performed a flawless routine.
remarkably
a) Adverb - remarkably
b) Adjective - agile
13. His ______ focused gaze held everyone captive in the room.
intensely
a) Adverb - intensely
b) Adjective - intense
14. We savored a ______ sweet dessert after dinner.
scrumptiously
a) Adverb - scrumptiously
b) Adjective - delicious
15. The explorer discovered a cave with ______ preserved ancient murals.
magnificently
a) Adverb - magnificently
b) Adjective - preserved