Coordinate Adjectives Quick Check

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8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are coordinate adjectives?
Back
Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that equally modify the same noun and are separated by a comma. For example, 'The big, red balloon.'
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should you use a comma between adjectives?
Back
Use a comma between adjectives when they are coordinate adjectives, meaning they can be joined by 'and' without changing the meaning. For example, 'The tall, dark man'.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of non-coordinate adjectives?
Back
Non-coordinate adjectives do not require a comma because they describe different qualities of the noun. For example, 'The old wooden chair.'
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you test if adjectives are coordinate?
Back
You can test if adjectives are coordinate by switching their order. If the sentence still makes sense, they are coordinate. For example, 'The happy, playful dog' can also be 'The playful, happy dog.'
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rule for using commas with three or more adjectives?
Back
When using three or more adjectives that are coordinate, separate them with commas. For example, 'The bright, sunny, warm day.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the correct use of commas in this sentence: 'She wore a bright red dress.'
Back
No comma is needed because 'bright' and 'red' are not coordinate adjectives; 'bright' describes the quality of 'red.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct sentence: 'He is a smart, intelligent student.' or 'He is a smart intelligent student.'?
Back
'He is a smart, intelligent student.' is correct because 'smart' and 'intelligent' are coordinate adjectives.
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