Descriptive Adjectives

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What is a descriptive adjective?

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A descriptive adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving more information about it.

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Give an example of a descriptive adjective.

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Examples include 'happy', 'blue', 'tall', and 'curly'.

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What does the adjective 'little' describe in the sentence: 'Ana is the little girl that lives down the street.'?

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It describes the noun 'girl', indicating her size.

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In the sentence 'Kevin is a naughty boy.', what does 'naughty' tell us about Kevin?

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It describes Kevin's behavior, indicating that he misbehaves.

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What color is described in the sentence: 'The singers wore orange suits.'?

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The color described is 'orange'.

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What does the adjective 'curly' describe in the sentence: 'The boy has curly hair.'?

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It describes the noun 'hair', indicating its shape.

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In the sentence 'Raymond has a red bag.', what does 'red' tell us about the bag?

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It describes the color of the bag.

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Why are descriptive adjectives important in sentences?

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They add detail and help the reader visualize the nouns.

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Can you name three descriptive adjectives?

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Three examples are 'fast', 'bright', and 'soft'.

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What is the opposite of the adjective 'big'?

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The opposite is 'small'.