Adjectives

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What is an adjective?

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A word that describes a noun or pronoun.

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Why do we use adjectives?

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They make a story more interesting, create description, and allow the reader to visualize what they are reading.

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Complete the sentence: The city lights are ______ on a clear night than a misty one.

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brighter

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What type of adjective is used in the sentence: 'These apples are my favorite'?

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Demonstrative

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Choose the correct article: A huge hurricane hit Galveston, _______ island off the Texas coast.

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an

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What is a descriptive adjective?

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An adjective that describes the qualities or characteristics of a noun, such as 'happy', 'blue', or 'tall'.

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What is a comparative adjective?

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An adjective that compares two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more', such as 'taller' or 'more beautiful'.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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An adjective that compares three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most', such as 'tallest' or 'most beautiful'.

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What is a proper adjective?

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An adjective that is derived from a proper noun, such as 'American' from 'America'.

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What is an indefinite adjective?

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An adjective that does not specify an exact amount, such as 'some', 'many', or 'few'.