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 quantity.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The blue sky is clear.'

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

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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, indicating how many apples there are.

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What is a descriptive adjective?

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A descriptive adjective is a word that describes the qualities or characteristics of a noun, such as 'happy,' 'bright,' or 'large.'

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What is a possessive adjective?

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A possessive adjective shows ownership or possession, such as 'my,' 'your,' 'his,' 'her,' 'its,' 'our,' and 'their.'

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Identify the adjectives in the sentence: 'The small cat chased the fast mouse.'

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The adjectives are 'small' (describing 'cat') and 'fast' (describing 'mouse').

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective compares two nouns, often ending in '-er' or using 'more,' such as 'taller' or 'more beautiful.'

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective compares three or more nouns, often ending in '-est' or using 'most,' such as 'tallest' or 'most beautiful.'