Adjectives Flashcard

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it.

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Identify the function of adjectives in a sentence.

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Adjectives provide details about nouns, such as size, color, shape, and quality.

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What is a descriptive adjective?

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A descriptive adjective is a type of adjective that describes the qualities or characteristics of a noun, such as 'beautiful', 'tall', or 'dark'.

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What is a limiting adjective?

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A limiting adjective restricts or specifies the noun it modifies, such as 'some', 'few', 'this', or 'that'.

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Provide an example of a comparative adjective.

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An example of a comparative adjective is 'taller', which compares the height of two nouns.

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Provide an example of a superlative adjective.

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An example of a superlative adjective is 'tallest', which indicates the highest degree of comparison among three or more nouns.

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What is the difference between adjectives and adverbs?

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Adjectives modify nouns, while adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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Identify the adjectives in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

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The adjectives are 'quick', 'brown', and 'lazy'.

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What is a compound adjective?

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A compound adjective is formed when two or more words are combined to modify a noun, such as 'well-known' or 'high-pitched'.

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How do adjectives agree with nouns in number and gender?

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In languages with gender and number agreement, adjectives must match the noun they modify in both gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural).