Adjective Or Adverb

An adjective is a word used to describe a noun. It gives us more information about the noun. An adverb is a word used to modify a verb. It gives us more information about the time, manner, place or frequency of the action performed by the subject.

Study the examples given below.

She is a good singer. (Here the adjective good modifies the noun singer.)
She sings well. (Here the adverb well modifies the verb sings.) (NOT She sings good.)

Some words can be used both as adjectives and adverbs. Examples are: fast and high.

He is a fast bowler. (Here the adjective fast modifies the noun bowler.)
A fast bowler bowls fast. (Here the adverb fast modifies the verb bowls.)
High heels are not really good for your spine. (Here the adjective high modifies the noun heels.)
High mountains surround the village. (Here the adjective high modifies the noun mountains.)
He threw the ball high. (Here the adverb high modifies the verb threw.)
The birds flew high in the sky. (Here the adverb high modifies the verb flew)

Adjective Or Adverb

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