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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Give an example of an adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The happy kids ran out the door to recess,' the word 'happy' is an adjective describing 'kids'.

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What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives function to provide more detail about nouns, helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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Identify the adjective in the following sentence: 'The small baby crawled to his mother.'

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The adjective in the sentence is 'small,' which describes the noun 'baby'.

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What are comparative adjectives?

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Comparative adjectives are used to compare two nouns, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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Provide an example of a comparative adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'This book is more interesting than that one,' 'more interesting' is a comparative adjective.

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What are superlative adjectives?

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Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more nouns, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

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Give an example of a superlative adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is the smartest student in the class,' 'smartest' is a superlative adjective.

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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 limiting adjective in the sentence: 'I have three apples.'

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The limiting adjective in the sentence is 'three,' which specifies the quantity of apples.