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Adjective
Adjectives are words that describe the quality or state of being of a noun. They may also describe how much a noun is, how big or small it is, how fast it is, or how silly it is.
Educators and parents helping students prepare for English grammar in Class 6 often advise children not to use adverbs unnecessarily. Using too many adverbs can make the meaning of a sentence confusing, and they can lead to mispronunciation or bad spelling.
Some adjectives change form to show that their qualities vary in amount or degree–“the tallest person,” “the most expensive item,” “the most popular.” The forms of these adjectives are called comparative and superlative.
Adverb
Adverbs are words that modify a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or a whole clause or sentence. They typically express manner, place, time, frequency, degree, level of certainty, etc.
Unlike adjectives, adverbs have more flexibility in terms of positioning when it comes to describing different parts of speech. This makes them easier to use, even for beginners.
However, they also make writing more complex. You have to decide if they are useful, if you want to use them, and when.
You should also consider if they are grammatically correct. You should avoid using them if they are not, and use them only when they are needed.
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Linking Verbs
Linking verbs are words that don’t express action but instead connect the subject of a sentence to information about the subject. They are usually followed by a word, phrase or clause called a subject complement that can be a noun, an adjective, adverb, participle, or pronoun.
In grammar, linking verbs are crucial to the grammatical structure of sentences. While native English speakers learn them naturally, most non-native speakers find them challenging and even frustrating.
Most linking verbs are related to the five senses (look, smell, taste, feel, sound) and states of being (appear, seem, become, grow, turn). You can also use a verb that denotes an emotion or an experience like the feeling of being happy or the smell of flowers.
Some verbs double as linking verbs, like “grow” and “look.” To check if a verb is acting as a linking verb, substitute it with a “to be” verb that expresses action, such as “is.” If the sentence still makes sense, you have a valid linking verb!
Comparative and Superlative Forms
Comparative and superlative forms in English are formed by adding -er and -est, respectively, to the end of an adjective or adverb. This is a fairly formulaic process that is also used in German.
Comparatives are words that are used when comparing two people, objects or ideas. They describe the differences between these things based on one or more characteristics, such as size, color, or speed.
In this article, we’ll look at how comparatives and superlatives are formed in English grammar, how they are used, and how you can use them in your own writing.
You can teach comparatives and superlatives to your kids in a physical way, such as by using pictures and stickers. This can be a fun and effective way to learn them.