3.4 Adjectives and Articles GRAMMAR

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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, such as its color, size, or quality.

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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,' the word 'tall' is an adjective describing the noun 'tree.'

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What is the purpose of articles in a sentence?

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Articles are words that define a noun as specific or unspecific. The two types of articles are 'definite' (the) and 'indefinite' (a, an).

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What is the difference between 'a' and 'an'?

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'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound, while 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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

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

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What change should be made to the sentence: 'I saw a elephant at the zoo.'

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Change 'a' to 'an' because 'elephant' starts with a vowel sound.

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What is a definite article?

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A definite article is 'the,' which refers to a specific noun that is known to the reader.

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What is an indefinite article?

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Indefinite articles are 'a' and 'an,' which refer to a non-specific noun.

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In the sentence 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog,' identify the adjectives.

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The adjectives are 'quick,' 'brown,' and 'lazy,' describing the nouns 'fox' and 'dog.'

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What is the role of adjectives in writing?

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Adjectives enhance writing by adding detail and making descriptions more vivid and engaging.