Adjectives

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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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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 the adjective describing the noun 'building.'

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What does the adjective 'happy' describe in the sentence 'The happy dog wagged its tail'?

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The adjective 'happy' describes the noun 'dog.'

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The red apple is juicy.'

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The adjective is 'red.'

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide details about nouns, helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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How can adjectives change the meaning of a sentence?

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Adjectives can change the meaning by adding specific qualities, such as 'The big dog' vs. 'The small dog,' which gives different images.

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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,' like '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,' like 'tallest' or 'most beautiful.'

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

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The adjectives are 'quick,' 'brown,' and 'lazy.'

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What is the difference between descriptive and limiting adjectives?

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