Adjectives

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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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What is a proper adjective?

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A proper adjective is an adjective that is derived from a proper noun and is usually capitalized, such as 'American' from 'America'.

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Give an example of a proper adjective.

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Swiss, as in 'Swiss cheese'.

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Which of the following is a proper adjective: 'Chinese' or 'China'?

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'Chinese' is a proper adjective, while 'China' is a proper noun.

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What is the correct order of adjectives in this phrase: 'big, red, round ball'?

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The correct order is: 'big, round, red ball'.

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What is the rule for ordering adjectives?

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Adjectives are usually ordered by opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, and purpose.

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Identify the proper adjective in the sentence: 'The Italian restaurant is famous.'

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The proper adjective is 'Italian'.

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What is the difference between a common adjective and a proper adjective?

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Common adjectives describe general qualities, while proper adjectives are specific and derived from proper nouns.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a proper adjective.

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The French artist painted a beautiful landscape.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide more detail about nouns, helping to create a clearer picture.