Adjectives

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about its characteristics.

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What are the two types of articles in English?

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The two types of articles in English are definite (the) and indefinite (a, an).

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When do you use 'a' versus 'an'?

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'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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What is a proper adjective?

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A proper adjective is an adjective that is derived from a proper noun and is usually capitalized, such as 'American' or 'Hawaiian'.

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How do comparative adjectives function?

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Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things, often formed by adding '-er' to the adjective or using 'more' before it.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more things, often formed by adding '-est' to the adjective or using 'most' before it.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a comparative adjective.

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The blue car is faster than the red car.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a superlative adjective.

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Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide additional information about nouns or pronouns, helping to clarify or enhance the meaning.

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Identify the adjective in the following sentence: 'The tall building is impressive.'

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The adjective is 'tall'.