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1 Limiting Adjectives-Notes2 Limiting Adjectives- Practice 3 Descriptive Adjectives- Notes4 Descriptive Adjectives- Practice 5 Proper Adjectives- Notes6 Proper Adjectives- Practice7 Degree of Adjectives- Notes8 Degree of Adjectives- Practice9 Adverbs Defined- Notes10 Adverbs Defined- Practice11 Good or Well- Notes12 Good or Well- Practice13 Adverbs that tell HOW/WHERE- Notes14 Adverbs that tell HOW/WHERE- Practice15 Adverbs that tell WHEN/To WHAT EXTENT- Notes16 Adverbs that tell WHEN/To WHAT EXTENT-

Practice17 Degrees of Adverbs- Notes18 Degrees of Adverbs- Practice

Limiting Adjectives- Notes

Adjectives:

Limiting Adjectives:

Determining Adjectives

Articles: Demonstratives: Numbers: Possessive pronouns: Possessive nouns: Indefinites:

Examples: 1. Several laser printers were purchased.

2. She had been hired as an architect.

Practice: In the space provided, write the limiting adjective and the noun that it modifies.

Example: Do you have any paper? ___any paper___

1. Two alligators swam through deep water.________________________________

2. Do you have a few dollars to loan me? ________________________________

3. Please bring your swimsuit with you.________________________________

4. A boy’s club was begun there. ________________________________

5. Has Mrs. Little seen these new shoes? ________________________________

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Limiting Adjectives Practice

Directions: In the space provided, write the limiting adjective and the noun that it modifies.

Example: Do you have any paper? ___any paper___

1. Charlene’s mouse is cute.

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2. A free pass was given to him.

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3. Have you taken her napkin?

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4. This broken watch must be returned. ________________________________

5. Wait twenty minutes for us.

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6. Several children played happily. ________________________________

7. I don’t want my dessert. ________________________________

8. The girls’ dad listened carefully. ________________________________

9. The teacher requested an answer immediately.

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10.Did any telephone operator stay late? ________________________________

11.Those apricots are spoiled.

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12.She reached up for some cookies.

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13.An eagle spread its wings and flew off. ________________________________

14.Please give Allan these sandals. ________________________________

15.The computer chip is very tiny. ________________________________

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Descriptive Adjectives- Notes

Descriptive adjectives:

1.

2.

3.

a. able- e. ic- i. ous-b. al- f. ive- j. some-c. ar- g. ful-d. ible- h. less-

* Always look for a noun following words with these endings.

Descriptive adjectives modify (go over to) a noun or pronoun.

1. Example: A red carnation was given to Sue.

2. Example: This syrup is very watery.

_______________________________________________________________________________________Practice: First read each sentence, then circle any describing adjectives. (Hint: cross out any

limiting adjectives so as not to confuse them with descriptive adjectives.)

1. Her youngest child takes jazz dancing.2. Derek has brown wavy hair.3. A cherry ice drink costs more than a chocolate shake.4. The cocker spaniel has black fur.5. Their cheerful smiles welcomed the tired visitors.

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Descriptive Adjectives Practice

Directions: First read each sentence, then circle any describing adjectives. (Hint: cross out any

limiting adjectives so as not to confuse them with descriptive adjectives.)

1. Anne’s fruit drink contained ice cubes and pink lemonade.

2. Spicy food is always a treat in Kerry’s family.

3. Miss Sills wore a fashionable cotton jacket with green stripes.

4. That old road has dangerous curves and high shoulders.

5. This coconut cream pie is good but watery.

6. That group ate raspberry sugarless popsicles.

7. Seventeen beautiful girls sang in the charity show.

8. A young girl wrote a special letter to her elderly great aunt.

9. Several shiny silver dollars were given to an eighth grader.

10.Their favorite toy is a sponge football with bright stars.

11.A tall, thin man was sleeping under the weeping willow tree.

12.Many gorgeous ponies are being shown at the annual firemen’s carnival.

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Proper Adjectives- Notes

A. Often, a proper adjective will be similar to the proper noun:

Proper Noun Proper Adjective

JapanCanadaArab

B. Some proper adjectives will be very different from the proper noun:

Proper Noun Proper Adjective

SwitzerlandHolland

C. Sometimes, the proper adjective is the same as the proper noun:

Proper Noun Proper Adjectives

FordGeneral ElectricScottsdale

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Practice: Underline any proper adjective. Capitalize it. In the space provided write the

proper adjective and the noun it modifies.

1. The arizona flag has a large star.___________________________________

2. A french poodle is for sale. ___________________________________3. Granny made a christmas dinner.

___________________________________4. Do you like swiss cheese?

___________________________________5. That los angeles store offers discounts.

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Proper Adjectives Practice

Practice: Underline any proper adjective. Capitalize it. In the space provided write the proper

adjective and the noun it modifies.

Example: They went to new jersey amusement part. ______New Jersey park_____

1. We went to an easter service.

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2. Stan went to a canadian wilderness to photograph moose.

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3. Shanna attended a hawaiian luau. _________________________________

4. Did you attend a st. patrick’s party? _________________________________

5. Is there an atlanta football team?

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6. Have you seen alaskan king crab? _________________________________

7. Cynthia enjoys dannon yogurt.

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8. His friend lives in a maine apartment.

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9. Beth goes to the african nation of Egypt.

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10. The Bolston family loves jewish rye bread.

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Degrees of Adjectives- Notes

Adjectives are used to make comparisons.

A.

B.

Examples: This thumb nail is shorter than my index finger nail.

Of all the nails, the thumb nail is shortest.

There are several ways to form the comparative and superlative forms:

A. Comparative

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

B. Superlative

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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Degrees of Adjectives Practice

Directions: Write the required comparative or superlative form of the given

adjective in the space provided.

Example: comparative of beautiful- _________ more beautiful______

1. comparative form of lively

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2. superlative form of sticky

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3. comparative form of fast

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4. superlative form of disinterested

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5. superlative form of thrilling

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6. comparative form of funny

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Directions: Choose the correct form in each sentence.

Example: his uncle is the ( taller, tallest ) in that quartet.

1. This watermelon is ( bigger, biggest ) that that one.

2. That cucumber is ( largest, larger ) of all the ones in the bin.

3. My barbecue sandwich is ( tastier, tastiest ) than the one I ate yesterday.

4. This pack of football cards is ( badder, worse ) than your pack.

5. This painting is ( more abstract, most abstract ) of all the ones in the museum.

6. This horse is ( gentler, gentlest ) of all the horses in the barn.

7. Joanne and Troy have the ( cuter, cutest ) cat in the neighborhood.

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Adverbs- Notes

Adverb or Adjective:

Adjective Adverb

carefulhappyslowfast

Practice

A. Directions Write the adverb.

Adjective Adverb

1. easy _________________________________2. smooth _________________________________3. fine _________________________________B. Directions: Select the correct word

1. That neighbor is a ( kind, kindly ) woman.2. That man ate his meal ( hungry, hungrily ).3. He spoke ( angry, angrily ).4. Senator Harving has a ( loud, loudly ) voice.5. The children slid (merry, merrily ) down the slide during the afternoon recess

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Adverb or Adjective PracticeA. Directions: Write the adverb.

Adjective Adverb

1. loving ________________________________2. weird ________________________________3. fast ________________________________4. helpless ________________________________5. faithful ________________________________6. timid ________________________________

7. dangerous ________________________________8. lucky ________________________________

B. Directions: Select the correct word.

1. Jay hits the ball ( powerful, powerfully ) to the outfield

2. The judge can be very ( stern, sternly ) to witnesses.

3. The child who grabs candy acts ( demanding, demandingly ).

4. The woman looked ( sad, sadly ) at the telephone bill.

5. They jumped up ( joyfully, joyful ) when their names were called.

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Good or Well?- Notes

Good is an ADJECTIVE

Examples: He is a good high jumper.That last show was a good one.

A linking verb will use good.

Examples: This soup tastes good. _________________________

The jockey became good at riding. _________________________

Well is an ADVERB

Examples: He speaks well.The clerk operates the cash register well.

*Exception: Use well to signify one’s physical condition. Example: I don’t feel well.

Practice: Write good or well in the space provided.

1. You are a _______________ singer. You sing _______________.2. Amanda flies _______________. Amanda is a _______________ pilot.3. Scooter is a _______________ catcher. Scooter catches _______________.4. Grandma Moses painted _______________. Grandma Moses was a

_______________ artist.5. The maid is a _______________ cleaner. The maid cleans _______________.

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Good or Well? Practice

Directions: Write good or well in the space provided.

1. She washes her car _______________.2. Nan is a _______________ shoe shiner.3. I don’t feel _______________.4. His teacher writes _______________.5. Please be a _______________ listener.

6. Her mom plays baseball _______________.7. Mr. Howell is a _______________ chiropractor.8. The gardener trimmed the bushes _______________ last week.9. You did so _______________.10.That cowboy is a _______________ rancher.11.A _______________ babysitter is important.12.Harvey doesn’t pack a suitcase too _______________.13.The boys threw the balls _______________ and won purple stuffed animals.14.Frances Ann, a member of the swimming team, swims very _______________.15.The kindergartner says her ABC’s _______________.

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Adverbs How? and Where? NotesHow

Example: Tracy talks quickly.Tracy runs fast.

Where

Example: Thomas walks outside.The boy fell down.

*Beware of prepositional phrases. Remember that adverbs are single words.

Practice: Underline the subject once and the verb/verb phrase twice. Label the adverb (ADV) that tells HOW or WHERE. (Beware of prepositional phrases. Cross them out to avoid confusion.)

1. A new employee listened carefully to the directions.

2. Fans cheer enthusiastically for their team.

3. Ellen is coming here in the morning.

4. The astronomer looked up into the telescope.

5. Our raft had floated far into the bay.

6. A racquetball player hit the ball hard against the wall.

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HOW or WHERE Practice

Directions: Underline the subject once and the verb/verb phrase twice. Label the adverb (ADV) that tells HOW or WHERE. (Beware of prepositional phrases. Cross them out to avoid confusion.)

1. The child peep timidly around the corner.

2. Birds chirped noisily in a flowering bush.

3. A security guard looked around in the hotel.

4. They played inside on a rainy day.

5. Do not come in without your shoes.

6. Bicycle riders pulled their bikes cautiously to the curb.

7. Abruptly, the car stopped at the intersection.

8. I can’t find my books anywhere.

9. That freeway goes downtown to the business section.

10.She approached the finish line and dashed across to victory.

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Adverbs When? and To What Extent? NotesWhen

Example: Yesterday he went home.I shall buy a gift for you later.

*Remember that adverbs are single words NOT phrases.

To What Extent

Example: I would rather stay here.

This is a very pretty picture.

Don’t walk so slowly.

Directions: Underline the subject once and the verb/verb phrase twice. Circle the adverb that tells WHEN or TO WHAT EXTENT. (Beware of prepositional phrases. Cross them out to avoid confusion.)

1. She never leaves for work before nine o’clock.2. The gentleman frequently feeds the pigeons in the park.3. Don’t become so fearful.4. The store operates daily.5. The child appears extremely sleepy.6. You are too worried about driving to Tulsa.

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WHEN and TO WHAT EXTENT Practice

Directions: Underline the subject once and the verb/verb phrase twice. Circle the adverb that tells WHEN or TO WHAT EXTENT. (Beware of prepositional phrases. Cross them out to avoid confusion.)

1. These clothes are too worn out to sell.

2. Her friend is somewhat timid.

3. When will he be finished?

4. Martin goes to Oregon yearly.

5. Mom and Dad usually donate used clothes to charity.

6. I would not like to go there this summer.

7. Jenny seems quite perturbed by John’s rather funny remark.

8. Duane recently moved to San Diego.

9. Please do that now.

10.Don’t give up so easily.

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Degrees of Adverbs NotesAdverbs often make comparisons

Comparative:

Superlative:

There are three ways to form the comparative and superlative

Comparative-

Superlative-

Adverb Comparative Superlative

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Degrees of Adverbs Practice

Directions: Select the correct adverb form.

Example: Ron walks (more slowly, most slowly) than his teammate.

1. Jacob answered ( more quickly, most quickly ) than his friend.

2. He fell down ( harder, hardest ) the second time he fell.

3. In that family, the oldest speaks ( more softly, most softly ).

4. That patient went home ( earlier, more early ) than his roommate.

5. Of all the gifts, she likes her tennis shoes ( better, best ).

6. A large kite soared ( higher, highest ) than the smaller one.

7. This new canoe glides ( more slowly, most slowly )than the old one.

8. I feel ( badly, worse ) today than I did yesterday.

9. The wind blew ( more strongly, most strongly ) during the second storm.

10.At the party, they arrived ( sooner, soonest ) than the Smith family.

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