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.

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Give an example of a proper adjective.

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Polish, as in Polish food.

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What are the common endings for proper adjectives?

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Proper adjectives are usually formed using the endings an, ish, and ese.

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Is 'Bahamian' a proper adjective?

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Yes, 'Bahamian' is a proper adjective derived from the proper noun 'Bahamas'.

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True or False: Proper adjectives are always capitalized.

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True.

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What is the proper adjective for 'Japan'?

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Japanese.

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What is the proper adjective for 'America'?

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American.

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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 'Mexico'?

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Mexican.

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True or False: Proper adjectives can be formed from common nouns.

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False.