Adjectives: 5th Grade

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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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What does the adjective 'three' tell us in a sentence?

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It tells us 'how many' of the noun there are.

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What does the adjective 'soft' describe in the sentence: 'The soft pillow kept my uncomfortable neck in place'?

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It describes the quality of the pillow.

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What type of adjective is 'largest' in the sentence: 'My cousin goes to the largest school in Georgia'?

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It is a comparative adjective that indicates size.

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What does the adjective 'brilliant' describe in the sentence: 'Mrs. Johnson read an interesting story to the brilliant class'?

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It describes the quality of the class.

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What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns, providing more detail.

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Can adjectives compare things? Give an example.

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Yes, adjectives can compare. For example, 'taller' is a comparative adjective.

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What is a descriptive adjective?

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A descriptive adjective describes the characteristics of a noun, like 'blue' in 'blue sky'.

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What is a quantitative adjective?

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A quantitative adjective indicates quantity, 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, like 'this', 'that', 'these', or 'those'.