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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Identify the function of adjectives in a sentence.

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Adjectives function to provide details about nouns, such as size, color, shape, and quality.

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What is the difference between a descriptive adjective and a limiting adjective?

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Descriptive adjectives describe qualities of a noun (e.g., 'beautiful'), while limiting adjectives restrict or specify a noun (e.g., 'some', 'few').

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Give an example of a comparative adjective.

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An example of a comparative adjective is 'taller', as in 'She is taller than her brother.'

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective expresses the highest degree of a quality among three or more items, such as 'the tallest' or 'the fastest'.

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How do adjectives agree with nouns in terms of number?

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Adjectives typically do not change form based on the number of the noun they modify in English, but they may in other languages.

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What is an example of an adjective used in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog', 'quick' and 'lazy' are adjectives.

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Can adjectives be used in comparative and superlative forms?

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Yes, many adjectives can be modified to form comparative and superlative forms, often by adding '-er' or '-est', or using 'more' and 'most'.

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What role do adjectives play in enhancing writing?

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Adjectives enhance writing by adding detail and vividness, making descriptions more engaging and informative.

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What is an attributive adjective?

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An attributive adjective is placed directly before the noun it modifies, such as 'red' in 'the red apple'.