Adjectives: 5th Grade

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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,' 'tall' is the adjective describing the tree.

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What does the adjective 'three' tell us in a sentence?

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The adjective 'three' tells us how many of something there are.

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What type of adjective is 'largest'?

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'Largest' is a comparative adjective that compares one noun to others.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The happy dog wagged its tail.'

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The adjective is 'happy', which describes the dog.

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What is the purpose of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives add detail and description to nouns, making sentences more interesting.

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What does the adjective 'interesting' describe in the sentence: 'She told an interesting story.'?

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The adjective 'interesting' describes the noun 'story'.

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How do adjectives help in writing?

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Adjectives help create vivid imagery and convey emotions in writing.

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective compares two nouns, often ending in '-er' or using 'more'.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective compares three or more nouns, often ending in '-est' or using 'most'.