Coordinate Adjectives Quick Check

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What are coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that equally modify a noun and are separated by a comma.

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When should you use a comma between adjectives?

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Use a comma between adjectives when they are coordinate adjectives, meaning they can be joined by 'and' without changing the meaning.

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Example of coordinate adjectives in a sentence.

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The tall, dark man walked into the room.

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What is the rule for non-coordinate adjectives?

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Non-coordinate adjectives do not require a comma because they build upon each other to describe the noun.

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Example of non-coordinate adjectives in a sentence.

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The bright red apple was on the table.

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How can you test if adjectives are coordinate?

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You can test by reversing the order of the adjectives or adding 'and' between them. If the meaning stays the same, they are coordinate.

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What is the correct punctuation for 'efficient courteous' in a sentence?

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'Efficient, courteous' needs a comma because they are coordinate adjectives.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I used some new, thin paper to make a paper boat.'

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This sentence correctly uses a comma between the coordinate adjectives 'new' and 'thin'.

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What is the function of commas in lists of adjectives?

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Commas separate coordinate adjectives in a list to clarify that each adjective independently describes the noun.

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What is an example of a sentence with non-coordinate adjectives?

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The old wooden chair creaked as I sat down.