Commas with Coordinate Adjectives Flashcard

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What are coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives are two or more adjectives that describe the same noun and are of equal importance. They can be separated by a comma.

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When should you use a comma between adjectives?

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Use a comma between adjectives when they are coordinate adjectives, meaning they can be joined by 'and' without changing the meaning.

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Example of a sentence with coordinate adjectives.

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The bright, colorful painting caught everyone's attention.

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinate adjectives?

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If you can put 'and' between the adjectives and the sentence still makes sense, use a comma.

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Identify the coordinate adjectives in this sentence: 'The tall, elegant building stood out.'

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tall, elegant

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Which of the following is NOT a coordinate adjective: 'happy, joyful' or 'blue, sky'?

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blue, sky (because 'blue' describes the color of the 'sky' and is not equal in importance).

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What is an example of a sentence that does NOT use coordinate adjectives correctly?

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The small green apple was delicious.

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How can you tell if adjectives are coordinate?

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You can test by reversing their order; if the sentence still makes sense, they are coordinate.

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What is the difference between coordinate adjectives and cumulative adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives can be separated by commas and are equal in importance, while cumulative adjectives build on each other and cannot be separated.

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Provide an example of cumulative adjectives.

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The big red ball bounced away.