Adjectives, Adjective Phrases, and Adjective Clauses

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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 it.

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What is an adjective clause?

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An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence, usually introduced by a relative pronoun such as 'who,' 'which,' or 'that.'

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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The function of an adjective in a sentence is to provide additional information about a noun or pronoun, such as its quality, quantity, or state.

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What is an adjective phrase?

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An adjective phrase is a group of words that functions as an adjective in a sentence, providing descriptive information about a noun or pronoun.

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

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The adjective is 'tall,' which describes the noun 'building.'

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Identify the adjective clause in the sentence: 'The book that I borrowed is fascinating.'

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The adjective clause is 'that I borrowed,' which modifies the noun 'book.'

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What type of information do adjectives provide?

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Adjectives provide information about qualities, quantities, colors, sizes, shapes, and other characteristics of nouns or pronouns.

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How do you identify an adjective clause in a sentence?

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An adjective clause can be identified by looking for a dependent clause that begins with a relative pronoun and provides more information about a noun.

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What is the difference between an adjective and an adjective clause?

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An adjective is a single word that modifies a noun, while an adjective clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb and modifies a noun.

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Provide an example of an adjective phrase.

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An example of an adjective phrase is 'full of energy,' as in 'The dog is full of energy.'