Year 5 English · D.1 · Adjectives and adverbs
Adjective or adverb?
An adjective describes a noun (a slow turtle). An adverb describes a verb and often ends in -ly (walked slowly).
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Which word completes the sentence? The fox was very ___.
- quickly
- quickley
- more quickly
- quick (right)
Which word completes the sentence? Sam asked for help ___.
- politely (right)
- politeley
- more polite
- polite
Which word completes the sentence? The crowd was very ___.
- more happily
- happily
- happy (right)
- happyly
Tip: An adjective describes a noun (a slow turtle). An adverb describes a verb and often ends in -ly (walked slowly).
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