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 small dog barked at the cat,' the word 'small' is an adjective.

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What does the adjective 'sticky' describe in the sentence 'Timmy washed his sticky hands'?

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The adjective 'sticky' describes the noun 'hands,' indicating they are not clean.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The cute baby smiled at me!'

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The adjective is 'cute,' which describes the noun 'baby.'

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What is the purpose of using adjectives in sentences?

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Adjectives add detail and help readers understand more about the nouns.

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Find the adjective in this sentence: 'Wear comfortable shoes to the zoo.'

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The adjective is 'comfortable,' describing the noun 'shoes.'

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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' before the adjective.

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Give an example of a comparative adjective.

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The word 'taller' in the sentence 'She is taller than her brother' is a comparative adjective.

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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' before the adjective.

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Provide an example of a superlative adjective.

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The word 'fastest' in the sentence 'He is the fastest runner in the race' is a superlative adjective.