Proper Adjectives

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What is a proper adjective?

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A proper adjective is an adjective that is formed from a proper noun and is always capitalized. It describes a specific person, place, or thing.

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Give an example of a proper adjective.

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French, Japanese, Swiss, Mexican, African.

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How do you identify a proper adjective in a sentence?

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Look for adjectives that describe a specific noun and are capitalized, such as 'French' in 'French food'.

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What is the difference between a common adjective and a proper adjective?

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Common adjectives describe general qualities (e.g., 'delicious'), while proper adjectives describe specific nouns and are capitalized (e.g., 'Mexican').

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Can proper adjectives be used to describe nationalities?

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Yes, proper adjectives often describe nationalities, such as 'Italian' or 'American'.

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What is the proper adjective for 'Germany'?

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German.

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What is the proper adjective for 'India'?

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Indian.

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What is the proper adjective for 'China'?

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Chinese.

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What is the proper adjective for 'Italy'?

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Italian.

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In the sentence 'I love Italian pizza', what is the proper adjective?

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Italian.