Adjectives
* What they describe: Adjectives modify nouns (people, places, things, ideas). They provide more information about the noun.
* Examples: *The beautiful sunset.* (Describes the noun "sunset") *He wore a red shirt.* (Describes the noun "shirt")
* Placement: Usually placed directly before the noun they modify. However, they can sometimes be found after the noun, especially in more descriptive sentences.
Adverbs
* What they describe: Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They provide more information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.
* Examples: *She slowly walked down the street.* (Describes the verb "walked") *He was very happy.* (Describes the adjective "happy") *The train arrived unexpectedly early.* (Describes the adverb "early")
* Placement: Can appear in various positions within a sentence:
* Before the verb: *He quickly ran to the store.*
* After the verb: *She sings beautifully.*
* At the beginning of a sentence: *Sadly, he missed the bus.*
Key Differences
* What they modify: Adjectives modify nouns, adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
* Word endings: Adjectives often end in "-ly" (e.g., quickly, slowly, beautifully), but not always. Some adverbs have no specific ending (e.g., here, now, very).
* Position: Adjectives usually come before the noun they modify, while adverbs can occupy different positions in a sentence.
Think of it this way:
* Adjectives: Describe the noun itself.
* Adverbs: Describe how, when, where, or to what extent something happens (or how an adjective is applied).
Let me know if you'd like any more examples or clarification!