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 it.

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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, providing more detail about a noun.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.'

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quick, brown, lazy

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

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quickly

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What does the adjective modify in the sentence: 'The tall building is impressive.'?

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building

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Provide an example of an adjective phrase.

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'full of energy' or 'with a red cover'.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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

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How can you identify an adjective in a sentence?

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Look for words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns, often answering questions like 'What kind?', 'Which one?', or 'How many?'

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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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In the sentence 'She wore a beautiful dress', what is the adjective?

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beautiful