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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What is the comparative form of an adjective?

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

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What is the superlative form of an adjective?

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The superlative form of an adjective is used to compare three or more nouns, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

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Provide an example of a comparative adjective.

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'taller' is a comparative adjective, as in 'She is taller than her brother.'

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Provide an example of a superlative adjective.

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'fastest' is a superlative adjective, as in 'He is the fastest runner in the race.'

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns, providing details such as color, size, shape, and quantity.

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

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The adjective is 'tall'.

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What is an article in grammar?

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An article is a word that defines a noun as specific or unspecific, such as 'a', 'an', or 'the'.

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

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Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound and 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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What is the difference between descriptive and limiting adjectives?

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Descriptive adjectives provide information about a noun's qualities, while limiting adjectives restrict or specify the noun's meaning.