the difference between adv and adj

[handyqoo]

hello.I am esl student,my grammer was so bad,even I can not distinguish the useage in adv and adj ,could someone tell me the differences?

[hector51]

adverb(adv) is used to modify a verb.
eg:he drives carelessly

while adjective is used to modify a noun.
eg:He is a bad driver.

[ajuj1982]

Hi,
'Adjective' modifies a noun . For example , see the sentence "John purchased a nice bag" .In this 'nice' is the adjective which modifies the noun 'bag' .

'Adverb' modifies a verb , adjective or even the adverb itself . Consider this as an example "John swiftly passed the ball to Sam" . In this sentence 'swiftly' is the adverb which modifies the verb 'passed '

[Casiopea]

Welcome, handyqoo.

Additionally, ask the questions, When?, Where?, How?, and Why? The answers will be adverbs. For example,

[1] I went to the store yesterday.
When? => Yesterday. (adverb of time)
Where? => To the store. (adverb of place)

[2] He drives slowly.
How does he drive? => Slowly. (adverb of manner)

[3] She needs a key (in order) to get into the house.
Why does she need a key? => To get into the house. (adverb of purpose)

Hope that helps.