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What do adjectives and adverbs do?

Adjectives and adverbs are two important parts of speech that add depth and detail to our language. Here's what they do:

Adjectives

* Describe nouns: They tell us more about the noun they modify. For example: "The red car" tells us the color of the car.

* Add specific details: They help us paint a picture in our minds by providing information about size, shape, color, texture, etc.

* Provide more information: They can tell us about a noun's quality, quantity, or origin.

* Can be comparative or superlative: "The faster car" (comparative) and "The fastest car" (superlative).

Adverbs

* Describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs: They tell us how, when, where, or to what extent something is done. For example: "He ran quickly." "She is very happy." "They went completely out of control."

* Modify actions: They add detail to the action of a verb.

* Provide context: They help us understand the circumstances surrounding an action or description.

* Can also be comparative and superlative: "He ran faster than me." "She is the most beautiful girl in class."

In a nutshell:

* Adjectives describe nouns.

* Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to delve deeper into specific types of adjectives or adverbs!

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