Adjectives

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving more information about it.

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Give an example of an adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The tall tree swayed in the wind,' the word 'tall' is an adjective.

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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, like 'American' from 'America.'

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The red apple is juicy.'

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The adjective is 'red.'

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives modify nouns, providing details such as color, size, shape, and quantity.

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective compares two things, often ending in '-er' or using 'more,' like 'taller' or 'more beautiful.'

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective compares three or more things, often ending in '-est' or using 'most,' like 'tallest' or 'most beautiful.'

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Identify the adjective in this 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 an example of a sentence using a proper adjective?

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In the sentence 'I love Italian food,' 'Italian' is a proper adjective.

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What is the difference between adjectives and adverbs?

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