Parts of Speech: 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 possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship, often formed by adding an apostrophe and 's' (e.g., cat's, John's).

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How does a possessive noun function as an adjective?

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A possessive noun can act as an adjective by modifying another noun, indicating to whom the noun belongs (e.g., 'the cat's toy').

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What is a proper adjective?

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A proper adjective is derived from a proper noun and is always capitalized, describing a specific noun (e.g., 'French' in 'French cuisine').

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What is a definite article?

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A definite article is a word that specifies a particular noun, the most common being 'the'.

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What is an indefinite article?

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An indefinite article refers to a non-specific noun, with 'a' and 'an' being the two forms.

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What is the comparative form of an adjective?

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The comparative form of an adjective is used to compare two nouns, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' (e.g., 'taller', 'more beautiful').

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What is the superlative form of an adjective?

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The superlative form of an adjective is used to compare three or more nouns, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' (e.g., 'tallest', 'most beautiful').

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What is an example of an adjective modifying a noun?

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In the phrase 'the red apple', 'red' is the adjective that modifies the noun 'apple'.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide additional information about nouns, helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.