Adjectives 2

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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 a descriptive adjective.

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The word 'beautiful' in the sentence 'She has a beautiful garden.' is a descriptive adjective.

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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 comparative adjective.

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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 is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is 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.

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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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Provide an example of a limiting adjective.

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In the phrase 'three apples,' 'three' is a limiting adjective that specifies the quantity of apples.

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What are possessive adjectives?

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Possessive adjectives show ownership or possession, such as 'my,' 'your,' 'his,' 'her,' 'its,' 'our,' and 'their.'

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Give an example of a possessive adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'This is my book,' 'my' is a possessive adjective.