Adjectives

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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 tree swayed in the wind,' 'tall' is the adjective describing the noun 'tree.'

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What is the comparative form of the adjective 'big'?

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The comparative form of 'big' is 'bigger.'

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What is the superlative form of the adjective 'happy'?

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The superlative form of 'happy' is 'happiest.'

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The blue car sped past us.'

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

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What is the purpose of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives add detail and description to nouns, making sentences more interesting.

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What is the difference between a descriptive adjective and a limiting adjective?

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Descriptive adjectives describe qualities (e.g., 'happy'), while limiting adjectives specify quantity or identity (e.g., 'three,' 'this').

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

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

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What is an example of a limiting adjective?

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An example of a limiting adjective is 'some' in the phrase 'some apples.'

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What is the positive form of the adjective 'tall'?

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The positive form of 'tall' is simply 'tall.'