6th Grade descriptive, numerical,comparative adjectives&articles

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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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What are the three types of adjectives?

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Descriptive adjectives, numerical adjectives, and comparative 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 color, size, or shape.

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What is a numerical adjective?

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A numerical adjective indicates quantity or order, such as 'one', 'two', 'first', or 'second'.

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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', such as 'taller' or 'more beautiful'.

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What is the purpose of articles in a sentence?

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Articles define a noun as specific or unspecific, with 'a' and 'an' being indefinite articles and 'the' being a definite article.

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When do you use 'a' vs. 'an'?

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Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound and 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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What are demonstrative adjectives?

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Demonstrative adjectives are words that point to specific nouns, such as 'this', 'that', 'these', and 'those'.

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What is the correct use of 'a' and 'an' in a sentence?

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Use 'an' before words starting with a vowel sound, e.g., 'an apple', and 'a' before consonant sounds, e.g., 'a dog'.

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What is the function of a noun in a sentence?

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A noun serves as the subject or object in a sentence, representing a person, place, thing, or idea.