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 building is impressive,' the word 'tall' is the adjective describing the noun 'building.'

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What is the comparative form of the adjective 'big'?

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The comparative form of 'big' is 'bigger.'

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What is the superlative form of the adjective 'fast'?

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The superlative form of 'fast' is 'fastest.'

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The fluffy cat slept on the couch.'

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The adjective is 'fluffy.'

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What is the purpose of using adjectives in writing?

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Adjectives enhance writing by providing more detail and making descriptions more vivid.

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

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Descriptive adjectives describe qualities (e.g., 'blue'), while limiting adjectives specify quantity or definiteness (e.g., 'three,' 'the').

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What is an example of a limiting adjective?

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An example of a limiting adjective is 'several' in the phrase 'several apples.'

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How do you form the comparative degree of most one-syllable adjectives?

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You typically add '-er' to the end of the adjective (e.g., 'tall' becomes 'taller').

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How do you form the superlative degree of most one-syllable adjectives?

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You typically add '-est' to the end of the adjective (e.g., 'tall' becomes 'tallest').