Adjectives

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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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Give an example of an adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The tall tree swayed in the wind,' the word 'tall' is the adjective.

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What is the purpose of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives add detail and help to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The blue car sped down the road.'

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The adjective is 'blue'.

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What type of word is 'happy'?

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'Happy' is an adjective that describes a feeling.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'She wore a beautiful dress.'

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The adjective is 'beautiful'.

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective compares two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' (e.g., taller, more beautiful).

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Identify the comparative adjective in this sentence: 'My dog is bigger than your dog.'

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The comparative adjective is 'bigger'.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective compares three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' (e.g., tallest, most beautiful).

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Identify the superlative adjective in this sentence: 'She is the smartest student in the class.'

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The superlative adjective is 'smartest'.