Using Appropriate Modifiers
Using Appropriate Modifiers
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Modifiers
MODIFIERS
Modifiers are words that
modify their sentences'
meanings by adding details and
clarifying facts or by
differentiating between people,
TYPES OF
MODIFIE
RS
ADJECTIVE
An adjective is a word
that describes the traits,
qualities, or number of a
noun.
EXAMPLES:
I like old houses.
The boy is tall and
skinny.
Simon’s essay is longer than
Claire’s.
WHAT’S THE
ADJECTIVE?
Aaron wrote a
heartbreaking, inspiring
novel.
ORDER OF
Determiner Shape
ADJECTIVE
Quantity or Color
number Origin
Quality or Material
opinion Purpose or
Size qualifier
EXAMPLE
We got a huge wooden
wall cupboard made for
our friend’s new home.
EXAMPLE
My father bought me a
tiny little golden
retriever puppy for my
last birthday.
ADVERB
An adverb is a word that can
modify or describe a verb,
adjective, another adverb, or
entire sentence.
EXAMPLES:
Ali walked quickly.
Jessie read the book
The power outage
quietly.should be
fixed shortly.
WHAT’S THE
ADVERB?
Jessica never washes the
dishes.
ANY
QUESTION
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