Adjectives

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes 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,' 'tall' is the adjective describing the noun 'building.'

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What is the purpose of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives enhance sentences by adding detail and helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The fluffy dog barked loudly.'

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The adjective is 'fluffy.'

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What are comparative adjectives?

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Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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Provide an example of a comparative adjective.

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'Taller' is a comparative adjective in the sentence 'She is taller than her brother.'

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What are superlative adjectives?

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Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

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Give an example of a superlative adjective.

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'The fastest' is a superlative adjective in the sentence 'He is the fastest runner in the race.'

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Identify the adjectives in this sentence: 'The small cat and the big dog played together.'

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The adjectives are 'small' and 'big.'

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What is a proper adjective?

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A proper adjective is formed from a proper noun and is always capitalized, such as 'American' in 'American culture.'