Lesson No 26A-Using Adjectives And Adverbs to Expand Sentences

Adjectives and adverbs are words that add detail and description to sentences.

Adjectives

• Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns.
• They describe the qualities or characteristics of things.

Example:

• The beautiful (adjective) flower bloomed.
• He is a smart (adjective) student.

Adverbs

• Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.
• They describe how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

Example:

• He ran very (adverb) fast.
• The movie was extremely (adverb) funny.

Here’s how you can use adjectives and adverbs to expand sentences:

1. Add descriptive adjectives to nouns:
   • The small, fluffy kitten played with a ball of yarn.
2. Modify verbs with adverbs:
   • She quickly ate her lunch.
3. Combine adjectives and adverbs:
   • The very talented artist painted a beautifully detailed landscape.
4. Use adjectives and adverbs to create vivid imagery:
   • The bright, sunny day warmed the crisp, cool air.

Practice:

• Expand the following sentences by adding adjectives and adverbs:
  • The dog barked.
  • The child played.
  • The food tasted.

Here are some sentences for you to expand using adjectives and adverbs:

1. The cat ran.
2. The child laughed.
3. The food tasted.
4. The book was.
5. The weather is.

Please try to add at least one adjective and one adverb to each sentence to make it more descriptive.