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 tall building is impressive,' the word 'tall' is the adjective describing the noun 'building.'

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What is the function of an adjective in a sentence?

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The function of an adjective is to provide more detail about a noun, such as its size, color, shape, or other qualities.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The blue car sped down the road.'

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The adjective is 'blue,' which describes the noun 'car.'

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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 indicates the quantity of the noun 'apples.'

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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 (e.g., 'taller' or 'more beautiful').

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Provide an example of a superlative adjective.

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An example of a superlative adjective is 'the fastest' in the sentence 'Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.'

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What is the difference between descriptive and limiting adjectives?

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Descriptive adjectives provide information about a noun's qualities (e.g., 'happy'), while limiting adjectives restrict the noun's meaning (e.g., 'some,' 'few').

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'She wore a beautiful dress.'

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The adjective is 'beautiful,' which describes the noun 'dress.'

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What is an example of an adjective that describes color?

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An example of a color adjective is 'red' in the phrase 'red apple.'