Parts Of Speech

Parts of Speech

Adjectives and Adverbs

1. Use the following adjective endings to form adjectives from the following words. With some words you can form more than one adjective.

Use a dictionary, if necessary.

Adjective Endings:

Noun/Verb Adjective Noun/Verb Adjective

sustain interest

use useless, useful history

danger comfort

play power

nature change

like globe

tradition invade

hate culture

technology environment

accident fascinate

-able / -ible

-ful

-ous

-less

-ic

-al

-ive

-ant

-ent

-ing/-ed

2. In the following sentences underline all the adjectives and draw an arrow to the noun or pronoun they are describing.

Example: The famous singer gave a great concert last night.

1. The bored children wanted to see the funny clown.

2. Yesterday, I saw a terrifying movie.

3. The food we had yesterday at that elegant restaurant was really delicious.

4. You shouln't be afraid of the dog, it is playful but harmless.

5. While I was coming to school, I saw a terrible accident.

6. Our first monthly exam will be next week.

7. It is very hot today, but the weather man says it will rain tomorrow.

8. Our physics teacher gave us many difficult problems that we had to solve for homework

9. My neighbor is very helpful.

10. The attractive girl wants to be a famous model.

3. Adjectives and Adverbs: In the following sentences highlight the adverbs in green and highlight the adjectives in red . Also draw an arrow to the words they are describing (adjective: noun or adverb: verb):

Example: The happy boy yelled loudly

1. My father receives the newspaper early in the morning.

2. The young girl sang happily.

3. The new neighbor is very nice.

4. My boss finally finished the presentation for the meeting.

5. You have to study these formulas carefully.

6. The beautiful lady normally goes shopping at that store.

7. I recently bought an expensive TV.

8. The teacher regularly gives us a practice quiz.

9. He speaks English perfectly.

10. The shy girl doesn't want to go to the annual festival.

4. The following sentences have a mistake in the adjective or adverb. Underline the mistake and write the correct word on the blank.

1. I frequent workout at my neighborhood gym.

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2. The careless employee makes always many mistakes.

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3. If you walk slow, you won't burn many calories.

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4. You have to follow these directions

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