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.

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What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide details about nouns, helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The quick fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

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quick, lazy

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What are the three types of adjectives?

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Descriptive adjectives, quantitative adjectives, and demonstrative adjectives.

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What is a descriptive adjective?

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A descriptive adjective describes the qualities or characteristics of a noun, such as 'happy,' 'blue,' or 'tall.'

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What is a quantitative adjective?

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A quantitative adjective indicates the quantity of a noun, such as 'some,' 'many,' or 'few.'

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What is a demonstrative adjective?

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A demonstrative adjective points out specific nouns, such as 'this,' 'that,' 'these,' or 'those.'

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How do you identify adjectives in a sentence?

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Look for words that describe nouns or pronouns, often answering questions like 'What kind?', 'Which one?', or 'How many?'.

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What is a proper adjective?

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A proper adjective is derived from a proper noun and is always capitalized, such as 'American' from 'America'.