Adjectives Practice

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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, such as its color, size, or quality.

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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,' the word 'tall' is an adjective describing the noun 'tree.'

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What is the purpose of adjectives in writing?

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

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

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The adjectives are 'quick' and 'lazy.'

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What is a comparative adjective?

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

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Provide an example of a comparative adjective.

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'Faster' is a comparative adjective in the sentence 'She runs faster than her brother.'

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What is a superlative adjective?

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

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Give an example of a superlative adjective.

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'Tallest' is a superlative adjective in the sentence 'He is the tallest player on the team.'

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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Provide an example of a homophone pair.

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'Flour' and 'flower' are homophones; they sound the same but have different meanings.