When to use ADVERBS and ADJECTIVES?

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ADJECTIVES describe THINGS

a beach, a jacuzzi, a cocktail, the weather, an idea, sunglasses, your iPad, your flip-flops

and PEOPLE

a girl in English class, your upstairs neighbours, Beyoncé, Ryan Gosling, your mother-in-law, Dracula

• This jacuzzi is really uncomfortable.
• Beyoncé is so ambitious.
• Dracula was an affectionate man.
• Ryan Gosling is a spiritual person.
• Her sunglasses are insane.
• My upstairs neighbours are really energetic.
• It’s prohibited to burn tyres on thisbeach.
• Your iPad is so old-fashioned.
• My flip-flops are cute.
• Your mother-in-law is so upbeat.
• I met a magical girl in English class.
• That wasn’t a very good idea.

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ADVERBS describe EVERYTHING ELSE

verbs: sing, laugh, complain

adjectives: prohibited, cute, upbeat

• Beyoncé sings loudly.
• Dracula laughed dramatically behind the curtain.
• I complain about my upstairs neighbours daily.
• It’s strictly prohibited to burn tyres on this beach. .
• My flip-flops are absolutely cute.
• Your mother-in-law is incredibly upbeat.

ADVERBS can even describe OTHER ADVERBS

• Beyoncé sings really loudly.
• She can sing incredibly beautifully.
• In Dracula’s castle, people disappeared surprisingly quickly.

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