English 5 - Chapter 13

• English
• Primary Education
• Age 6

Adjectives

Chapter 13 - Lesson 121

Before we start our lesson, please choose the recorded quiz mode you want.

1. 2 long quizzes (3rd and 6th week)
2. 4 weekly quizzes (starting next week)

Now on with the lesson!

Using 1 word, describe how you're feeling at the moment.

What are adjectives?

• An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.
• It makes sentences clearer and more interesting

Choose the adjective that best describes the weather during summer days.

1. windy
2. cold
3. hot
4. spicy

Find the adjective in the sentence:
The stone cottage is now a restaurant.

1. stone
2. cottage
3. now
4. restaurant

Find the adjective in the sentence:
My mom cooks the tastiest tinola.

1. mom
2. cooks
3. tinola
4. tastiest

Adjectives that appear in front of the noun it describes are diagrammed like this:

(Sentence pattern: S-V)

Let's look at the sentence pattern S-V-IO-DO

Predicate Adjectives come after a linking verb and describe the subject.  

(Sentence Pattern: S-LV-PA)

We diagram it like this:

Special Adjectives

*we can also call them modifiers
Chapter 13 - Lesson 122

1. We often go on morning jogs.

2. We live south of Metro Manila.

3. Laboratory materials should be handled carefully. 

4. I promise to wake up early tomorrow.

5. My family does not like mint ice cream very much.

when

how

where

how much

how often

sweet

mangoes

arrived

feel

sleepy

students

them

the

coach

Gatorade

gave

we

him

cooked

noodles

spicy

What are special adjectives?

• an article --> a, an, the
  
• a proper adjective --> capitalized (mostly proper nouns)
          Examples: 
                Swiss cheese    Marcos administration    Scottish egg
• a demonstrative --> this, that, these, those
• gerunds --> verbs ending in -ing followed by a noun
          Examples:
          swimming pool      living room      exciting book    
  
  

Let's diagram special adjectives!

Sentence: Those flowers are pretty. (S-LV-PA)

Let's diagram special adjectives!

Sentence: The visitors enjoy a big feast. (S-TV-DO)

Let's diagram special adjectives!

Sentence: The Japanese call the moon tsuki. (S-TV-IO-DO)

Which CANNOT be used as an adjective?

1. this
2. Philippine
3. the
4. bring

Which statement is FALSE?

1. Adjectives describe or modify nouns and pronouns.
2. Adjectives make sentences richer and more interesting.
3. Adjectives need to be placed before the word it modifies.
4. Some adjectives can be found far from the word it modifies.

Type ALL the adjectives you see in this sentence:

That butterfly feeds on the nectar of an exotic plant.

rocks

The

song

are

fluffy

bunnies

are

beetles

colorful

these

has

this

spines

caterpillar

fuzzy

Adverbs & Adjectives

Chapter 13 - Lesson 123 & 124

What are adverbs?

• Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They provide information about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.
  
  
• you can transform adjectives to adverbs by simply adding an ly
  some examples: 
  anxiously      bravely      calmly       eagerly      tiredly
  
  
• not and never are always adverbs when used near a verb

Using 1 word, describe how well you did in the English exam.

Which sentence uses an adverb correctly?

1. She sings beautifully.
2. He walks slow.
3. They run fastly.
4. I eat quick.

Which word is an adverb in the sentence: 'She runs quickly'?

1. she
2. runs
3. the
4. quickly

Identify the adverb in the sentence 'They worked extremely hard on the project.'

1. they
2. hard
3. worked
4. extremely

1.  Adverbs of manner - how?                   quickly, elegantly, lazily, clearly, keenly
   
   
2.  Adverbs of time - when?                       now, today, tomorrow, next month
   
   
3.  Adverbs of place - where?                     anywhere, outside, left, right, south, east
   
   
4.  Adverbs of frequency - how often?    rarely, often, seldom, frequently, yearly
   
   
5.  Adverbs of degree                                   very, too, much, more, little, barely, totally
   - how much? (intensity, not the price)

Types of Adverbs

1.  Adverbs of manner - how?                   She seriously answered the exam.
   
   
2.  Adverbs of time - when?                       Make sure to submit it next week.
   
   
3.  Adverbs of place - where?                     My father went outside to get the mail.
   
   
4.  Adverbs of frequency - how often?    She goes to the dentist annually.
   
   
5.  Adverbs of degree                                   They are most excited for the break.

Types of Adverbs

Let's diagram adverbs!

Sentence: The artist paints beautifully. (S-V)

Let's diagram adverbs!

Sentence: The moon is very bright tonight. (S-LV-PA)

Let's diagram adverbs!

Sentence: She eagerly played the new game. (S-TV-DO)

1. He always showers after the gym. 

2. I fell asleep one lazy afternoon.

3. Do you consider yourself a fast learner? 

4. The boy runs the fastest among his teammates.

5. She is first in the class ranking.

adjective

adverb

adverb

adjective

adjective

1. My mom cooks tasty tinola.
   
   
2. My mom cooks a tastier tinola than my sister.
   
   
3. My mom cooks the tastiest tinola.

What do you notice in the sentences?

Comparing with er and est, more, most, less, and least

Special forms (Good & Bad)

Chapter 13 - Lesson 125 - 126

Chapter 13 - Lesson 127

Degrees of Adjectives - expresses the intensity of an adjective in increasing order.

POSITIVE

hot

tasty

handsome

good/well

bad

little

many

COMPARATIVE

hotter

tastier

more handsome

better

worse

less

more

SUPERLATIVE

hottest

tastiest

most handsome

best

worst

least

most

• Generally, we add -er and -est to one and two-syllable adjectives. We add "more" and "most" for adjectives with three or more syllables. 
  
  
• Use "than" with comparative adjectives. Make sure to only compare two things in this degree.
  Example: brighter
  My room's light bulb is brighter than the one in the living room.
  
  
• DO NOT forget to add "the" in front of every superlative adjective when used in a sentence. You can compare three or more things in this degree.
  Example: tallest
  Simon is the tallest student in his class. 
• Let's try it out!

POSITIVE

COMPARATIVE

SUPERLATIVE

best

hotter

confident

much

less exciting

furthest

most friendly

better

bad

The walking stick is _________ (long) insect alive today.

I wake up _________ (early) than my alarm clock.

Deers are _________ (fast) runners.

I do not like showering in ______ (cold) water.

Which is _____ (good), being a night owl or an early bird?

"Degrees" of Adverbs - expresses the intensity of an adverb in increasing order. 

Some adjectives are also adverbs. See the underlined words below.

POSITIVE

fast

slowly

late

well

lovely

COMPARATIVE

faster

more slowly

later

better

more lovely

SUPERLATIVE

fastest

most slowly

latest

best

most lovely

What is the comparative form of the adverb 'badly'?

1. bad
2. most bad
3. worse
4. badlier

What is the superlative form of the adverb 'well'?

1. welliest
2. good
3. best
4. better

What is the comparative form of the adverb 'quickly'?

1. quickliest
2. quick
3. more quickly
4. most quickly

Which adverb form is used when comparing three or more actions?

1. neutral
2. superlative
3. comparative
4. positive

Which adverb form is used when comparing two actions?

1. superlative
2. comparative
3. positive
4. neutral

Conjunctions

Chapter 13 - Lesson 128

Do you remember the conjunctions?
Type what you remember here!

• A conjunction is a joining word that connects words, phrases, or simple sentences
  
  
• compound subject - two or more simple subjects with the same predicate
                                    ex: Sunshine and rain make a rainbow.
  
  
• compound predicate - two or more simple predicates with the same subject
                                  ex: Raindrops bend sunlight and divide it.
  
  
• compound sentence - two or more simple sentences or independent clauses
                   ex: Clouds appear solid, but they are made up of water droplets.
  
  
• series - three or more words used as adjectives, adverbs, or direct objects
       ex: rainbows are always red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet.

Let's practice! Find the conjunction and identify what it connects: sentences,  subjects, predicates, adjectives, direct objects, adverbs, or series of words

____________ 1. The family visited Bulacan and Zambales.

____________ 2.  Blue and pink shirts were distributed to the participants.

____________ 3.  Megan saw the sunset and photographed it.

____________ 4. The painting was done quickly and beautifully.

____________ 5.  Our pet bunnies and birds made a ruckus all night long.

____________ 6.  I always bring my phone, keys, wallet, and water bottle.

Now, it's your turn!

__________________ 1. Jessica and Mark hiked Mt. Apo last week.

__________________ 2. They followed the path and collected clues.

__________________ 3. We walked quickly, but Dad lagged behind.

__________________ 4. Mom packed some chips, cookies, and drinks.

__________________ 5. The students talked loudly and excitedly.

__________________ 6. At the end of the day, we were tired but happy.

predicates

subjects

series

adjectives

adverbs

sentences