Coordinating Adjectives

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What are coordinating adjectives?

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Coordinating adjectives are two or more adjectives that modify the same noun and are separated by a comma. They can be joined by the word 'and'. For example: 'The big, fluffy dog.'

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Do you use a comma between coordinating adjectives?

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Yes, a comma is used between coordinating adjectives when they equally modify the same noun.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The tall tree swayed in the wind.'

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The adjective is 'tall'.

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Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'She wore a bright red dress.'

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The adjectives are 'bright' and 'red'.

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What happens if you flip-flop coordinating adjectives?

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If you flip-flop coordinating adjectives, the sentence should still make sense. For example, 'The big, fluffy dog' can also be 'The fluffy, big dog'.

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What part of speech does an adjective describe?

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An adjective describes a noun.

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Can adjectives be used in pairs?

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Yes, adjectives can be used in pairs, and when they are coordinating, they are separated by a comma.

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What is an example of coordinating adjectives?

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An example of coordinating adjectives is 'happy, excited children'.

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What is the rule for using commas with coordinating adjectives?

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Use a comma between coordinating adjectives if you can put 'and' between them and the sentence still makes sense.

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Identify the adjectives in this sentence: 'The old, rusty car sat in the driveway.'

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The adjectives are 'old' and 'rusty'.