Adjectives and adjective phrases

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about its qualities, quantity, or state.

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What is an adjective phrase?

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An adjective phrase is a group of words that functions as an adjective in a sentence, typically consisting of an adjective and any modifiers.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The tall building is impressive.'

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tall

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What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide additional information about nouns or pronouns, helping to clarify or enhance the meaning.

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Complete the sentence: 'The flowers are ______.' (use an appropriate adjective)

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beautiful, colorful, fragrant, etc.

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Which of the following is not an adjective: 'happy', 'quickly', 'blue'?

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'quickly' is not an adjective; it is an adverb.

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective is used to compare two nouns, often formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective.

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Provide an example of a superlative adjective.

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The word 'tallest' in the sentence 'She is the tallest girl in the class'.

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What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?

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An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun, while an adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.

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Identify the adjective phrase in the sentence: 'The incredibly fast runner won the race.'

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incredibly fast