Adjectives

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving 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 tall tree swayed in the wind,' 'tall' is the adjective describing the noun 'tree.'

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What is the purpose of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives add detail and help to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The fluffy cat slept on the couch.'

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The adjective is 'fluffy.'

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What type of adjective is 'three' in the sentence: 'I have three apples.'?

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'Three' is a quantitative adjective because it tells how many.

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What type of adjective is 'happy' in the sentence: 'She is a happy girl.'?

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'Happy' is a descriptive adjective because it describes the girl's emotion.

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Choose the adjective in this sentence: 'The red car zoomed past us.'

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The adjective is 'red.'

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective compares two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more.' For example, 'taller' or 'more beautiful.'

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective compares three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most.' For example, 'tallest' or 'most beautiful.'

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Identify the adjectives in this sentence: 'The small dog barked loudly at the big cat.'

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The adjectives are 'small' and 'big.'