I. WHAT ARE ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS?
An Adjective is a word or set of words that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. Adjectives may come before the word they modify.
“That song is beautiful”
An adverb is a word or set of words that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Adverbs answer how, when, where, why, or to what extent—how often or how much.
“The teacher firmly disciplined the students for their misbehaviour.”
II. PARTICIPLES AS ADJECTIVES (-ed / -ing adjectives)
Some participles (like “interested” or “interesting”) can be used as adjectives. These are used in a slightly different way from normal adjectives.
2.1 We usually use the past participle (ending in -ed) to talk about how someone feels.
“I am interested in learning more about dinosaurs”
2.2 We usually use the present participle (ending in -ing) to talk about the person, thing, or situation which has caused the feeling.
“Playing guitar is so relaxing”
III. ADJECTIVES WITHOUT NOUNS
A major characteristic of English adjectives is their association with nouns. Sometimes, however, an English adjective can be used without an accompanying noun.
The structure the + adjective is used to talk about some well-known groups of people.
“The government should do something for the poor.”
“We are collecting money for the blind.”
“The Irish are proud of their sense of humor.”
IV. CONSOLIDATION
V. EXERCISE I.
VI. PRACTICE I
VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY
Azar, B. S., Azar, D.A., & Koch R.S. (2009). Understanding and Using English Grammar. Longman.
Hewings, M. (2013) Advanced Grammar in Use with Answers: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Advanced Learners of English. Cambridge University Press.
Murphy, R. (2019). English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press.
Swan, M. (2019) English Grammar Course Advanced. Oxford University Press.
VIII. WEB RESOURCES.
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Image 3. https://www.istockphoto.com/es/foto/entrada-de-artistas-gm113497545-3104834
IX. CREDITS
Azar, B. S., Azar, D.A., & Koch R.S. (2009). Understanding and Using English Grammar. Longman.
Practice exercise written by Alonso Gordillo_Language Department at ENES-LEON UNAM