Adjective Review

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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.

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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 an adjective describing the noun 'building.'

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns, providing details such as size, color, shape, and quantity.

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

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The adjectives are 'quick' and 'lazy.'

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What type of adjective is 'this' in the sentence 'This book is interesting'?

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'This' is a demonstrative adjective, indicating a specific noun.

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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' (e.g., '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' (e.g., 'tallest' or 'most beautiful').

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

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The adjective is 'beautiful,' describing the noun 'dress.'

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What is the difference between descriptive and limiting adjectives?

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Descriptive adjectives describe qualities of a noun (e.g., 'red'), while limiting adjectives restrict the noun's meaning (e.g., 'some').

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Fill in the blank with an appropriate adjective: 'The ______ cat slept on the windowsill.'

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Possible answers include 'sleepy,' 'black,' or 'fluffy.'