Enhance Your English With This Adjective Or Adverb Quiz

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1. An ADJECTIVE (ADJ)  is a word that describes a noun.
EX: tall, soft, clean, tired

An ADVERB (ADV) is a word that tells when, where or how.
EX: tomorrow, upstairs, loudly

Study 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.

Explanation

The word "old" is describing the noun "boots," so it is functioning as an adjective.

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Enhance Your English With This Adjective Or Adverb Quiz - Quiz

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... see morethem? The quiz below shows both adjective and adverbs in capital letters. Test your ability to differentiate the two by taking up the quiz.
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2. Isn't that the FLUFFIEST cat you've ever seen?

Explanation

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.

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3. She is the most JOYFUL child.

Explanation

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.

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4. He ran AROUND the track twice.

Explanation

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.

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5. SOMEDAY I'll meet the friend of my dreams.

Explanation

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.

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6. His cat never meowed INDOORS.

Explanation

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."

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7. He took the test YESTERDAY.

Explanation

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.

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8. She left her wet shoes OUTSIDE.

Explanation

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.

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9. His KIND smile lifted my spirits.

Explanation

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.

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10. Put that club DOWN immediately!

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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.

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11. I heard the FUNNIEST story last week.

Explanation

The correct answer is ADJ because "funniest" is an adjective that describes the story. It indicates that the story was very amusing or entertaining.

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12. He hung the shirt BACK in the closet.

Explanation

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.

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13. The baby was CRANKY.

Explanation

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.

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14. The sweater is totally MOTH-EATEN.

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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.

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15. She was LONELY.

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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.

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An ADJECTIVE (ADJ)  is a word that describes a noun.EX: tall,...
Isn't that the FLUFFIEST cat you've ever seen?
She is the most JOYFUL child.
He ran AROUND the track twice.
SOMEDAY I'll meet the friend of my dreams.
His cat never meowed INDOORS.
He took the test YESTERDAY.
She left her wet shoes OUTSIDE.
His KIND smile lifted my spirits.
Put that club DOWN immediately!
I heard the FUNNIEST story last week.
He hung the shirt BACK in the closet.
The baby was CRANKY.
The sweater is totally MOTH-EATEN.
She was LONELY.
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