Adjectives

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What is an adjective?

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

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Identify the function of adjectives in a sentence.

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Adjectives function to provide details about nouns, such as size, color, shape, quantity, and quality.

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What is the adjective in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'?

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quick, brown, lazy

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How can adjectives change the meaning of a sentence?

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Adjectives can alter the meaning by adding specific details that clarify or enhance the description of the noun.

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two nouns, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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Provide an example of a superlative adjective.

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The tallest building in the city.

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What is the difference between descriptive and limiting adjectives?

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Descriptive adjectives provide information about the quality of a noun, while limiting adjectives restrict or specify the noun.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'She has three cats.'

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three

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What are proper adjectives?

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Proper adjectives are derived from proper nouns and are always capitalized, such as 'American' in 'American culture'.

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How do adjectives agree with nouns in number and gender?

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In languages with gendered nouns, adjectives must match the noun in gender and number (e.g., in Spanish: 'niño alto' vs. 'niña alta').