What is a descriptive adjective?
Descriptive Adjectives

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A descriptive adjective is a word that describes a noun by providing more information about its qualities, characteristics, or features.
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Give an example of a descriptive adjective in a sentence.
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In the sentence 'The tall building is impressive,' the word 'tall' is a descriptive adjective that describes the noun 'building.'
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What is the purpose of using descriptive adjectives?
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Descriptive adjectives enhance writing by adding detail and helping readers visualize the nouns being described.
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Identify the descriptive adjective in this sentence: 'The fluffy cat slept on the couch.'
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The descriptive adjective is 'fluffy.'
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What noun is modified by the descriptive adjective in the sentence: 'The bright sun shone in the sky.'
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The noun modified is 'sun.'
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Select the descriptive adjective in the sentence: 'She wore a beautiful dress.'
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The descriptive adjective is 'beautiful.'
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What is the difference between a descriptive adjective and a noun?
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A descriptive adjective describes a noun, while a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.
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