First, nouns trying to do the work of verbs or adjectives are static and abstract — lifeless objects devoid of action or texture. They’re poor substitutes for dynamic verbs and descriptive ...

We were all taught in elementary school that adverbs modify verbs and adjectives modify nouns: Happy adults sing happily. That’s true, but there’s more to the story.

> The fewer adjectives, the easier writing is to read. > Scientists have no consideration for their readers. > The late Columnist Arthur Brisbane used about 42 adjectives per 100 verbs; H. L ...

Indefinite adjectives are used to describe a noun in a vague, or non-specific, sense. 'Chaque', 'plusieurs', 'quelque' and 'tout' are examples of invariable indefinite adjectives. Adverbs in French ...

He has gone from being a [adjective] personality to one though of by most as a [noun]. His choice of the Miami Heat was [adjective], but he handled free agency very [adverb].

Remember that adjectives add-ject to nouns, while adverbs add to verbs. This simple wordplay can help you remember their primary functions when you're writing under pressure, like during timed ...

It's that adverbs are no guiltier than any other part of speech. A noun can be nonsense. A verb can be vague. A preposition can be improper. An adjective can be antiquated. A conjunction can be ...

In Spanish, adjectives are usually placed after the noun they describe and they must agree in gender and number with the noun hey describe. Invariable adjectives do not change. Position of ...