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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Give an example of an adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The old shoe was full of mud,' the word 'old' is the adjective describing the noun 'shoe.'

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What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives function to provide more detail about nouns, helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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List three examples of adjectives.

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Three examples of adjectives are: happy, blue, and large.

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How do adjectives enhance writing?

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Adjectives enhance writing by adding detail and depth, making descriptions more vivid and engaging.

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What is a comparative adjective?

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

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Provide an example of a comparative adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'This book is more interesting than that one,' 'more interesting' is the comparative adjective.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more nouns, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective.

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Give an example of a superlative adjective in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She is the smartest student in the class,' 'smartest' is the superlative adjective.

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What are descriptive adjectives?

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Descriptive adjectives are words that provide specific details about a noun's qualities, such as color, size, shape, or emotion.