Adjectives

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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 noun 'tree.'

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What is the purpose of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives add detail and help to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The fluffy cat slept on the warm blanket.'

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The adjective is 'fluffy,' which describes the noun 'cat.'

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What type of adjective describes the quantity of a noun?

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Quantitative adjectives describe the quantity, such as 'some,' 'many,' 'few,' or 'six.'

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'She has a beautiful smile.'

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The adjective is 'beautiful,' which describes the noun 'smile.'

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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,' like 'taller' or 'more beautiful.'

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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,' like 'tallest' or 'most beautiful.'

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'He wore a bright red shirt.'

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The adjectives are 'bright' and 'red,' which describe the noun 'shirt.'

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What is an example of a possessive adjective?

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Possessive adjectives show ownership, such as 'my,' 'your,' 'his,' 'her,' 'its,' 'our,' and 'their.'