Enhance Your English With This Adjective Or Adverb Quiz
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Adjectives and adverbs are both describing words therefore confusing for some people. While one describes a noun the other describes a verb. Do you believe you can differentiate them? The quiz below shows both adjective and adverbs in capital letters. Test your ability to differentiate the two by taking up the quiz.
Questions and Answers
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An ADJECTIVE (ADJ) is a word that describes a noun.EX: tall, soft, clean, tiredAn ADVERB (ADV) is a word that tells when, where or how.EX: tomorrow, upstairs, loudlyStudy the definitions and examples. Then use them to help you decide whether the words that are all caps are ADJ or ADV.Her OLD boots were caked with mud.
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Adjective (ADJ)
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Adverb (ADV)
Correct Answer
A. Adjective (ADJ)Explanation
The word "old" is describing the noun "boots," so it is functioning as an adjective.Rate this question:
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The baby was CRANKY.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
A. ADJExplanation
The word "cranky" is used to describe the baby, indicating that the baby is irritable or easily annoyed. This suggests that "cranky" is an adjective, as it is modifying the noun "baby" to provide more information about its temperament.Rate this question:
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He took the test YESTERDAY.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
B. ADVExplanation
The correct answer is ADV because "yesterday" is an adverb that modifies the verb "took." It indicates the time when the action of taking the test occurred.Rate this question:
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I heard the FUNNIEST story last week.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
A. ADJExplanation
The correct answer is ADJ because "funniest" is an adjective that describes the story. It indicates that the story was very amusing or entertaining.Rate this question:
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She left her wet shoes OUTSIDE.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
B. ADVExplanation
The correct answer is ADV because "outside" is an adverb in this sentence, modifying the verb "left." It describes where she left her wet shoes.Rate this question:
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Isn't that the FLUFFIEST cat you've ever seen?
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
A. ADJExplanation
The correct answer is ADJ because "fluffiest" is an adjective that describes the cat. It is used to express the superlative degree of the quality of being fluffy. An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, it describes the cat.Rate this question:
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He ran AROUND the track twice.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
B. ADVExplanation
The word "around" in the sentence indicates the manner in which he ran. It describes how he ran, suggesting that he circled the track rather than running straight through it. "Around" is an adverb that modifies the verb "ran" in this context.Rate this question:
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She was LONELY.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
A. ADJExplanation
The word "lonely" is used to describe a person's emotional state, indicating that they feel alone and isolated. This suggests that "lonely" is an adjective in this context, as it is modifying the noun "she" to describe her state of being. An adverb, on the other hand, would modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb. Therefore, "ADJ" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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His KIND smile lifted my spirits.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
A. ADJExplanation
The correct answer is ADJ because "kind" is an adjective that describes the type of smile. It tells us that the smile is gentle, friendly, and considerate, which in turn uplifts the person's mood and spirits.Rate this question:
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SOMEDAY I'll meet the friend of my dreams.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
B. ADVExplanation
The correct answer is ADV (adverb). In the given sentence, "someday" is modifying the verb "meet" and indicating when the action will happen. It is describing the time frame in which the speaker hopes to meet the friend of their dreams. Therefore, "someday" is functioning as an adverb in this context.Rate this question:
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His cat never meowed INDOORS.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
B. ADVExplanation
The correct answer is ADV, which stands for adverb. This is because the word "indoors" is modifying the verb "meowed," indicating where the cat never meowed. Adverbs typically modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and in this case, "indoors" is modifying the verb "meowed."Rate this question:
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He hung the shirt BACK in the closet.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
B. ADVExplanation
The correct answer is ADV (adverb). In this sentence, "back" is modifying the verb "hung" and indicating the direction or location of where the shirt was placed. It is describing how the action of hanging the shirt was done.Rate this question:
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Put that club DOWN immediately!
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
B. ADVExplanation
The correct answer is "ADV" because "ADV" stands for adverb, which is a part of speech that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb. In the given sentence, "immediately" is modifying the verb "put," indicating that the action should be done without delay. Therefore, "ADV" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 14.
She is the most JOYFUL child.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
A. ADJExplanation
The correct answer is ADJ because "joyful" is an adjective that describes the child. It tells us about the child's state or quality of being joyful. An adverb, on the other hand, would modify a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In this case, "joyful" is describing the child, not modifying a verb or another adjective, so it is an adjective.Rate this question:
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The sweater is totally MOTH-EATEN.
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ADJ
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ADV
Correct Answer
A. ADJExplanation
The correct answer is ADJ because "moth-eaten" is describing the condition of the sweater. It suggests that the sweater has been damaged or worn out by moths, indicating that it is in a poor state or in need of repair.Rate this question:
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