Exploring Adjectives as Nouns

The video tutorial explains how to use adjectives as nouns to avoid repetition, particularly in the context of comparing similar items. It provides examples using dresses and sweatshirts, demonstrating how to replace nouns with adjectives and articles. The tutorial covers both definite and indefinite articles, offering practice exercises to reinforce the concept.

Why do we use adjectives as nouns?

• To change the meaning of the sentence

• To confuse the listener

• To make sentences longer

• To avoid repetition

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which article would you use to say 'the orange one' in Spanish?

• el

• las

• los

• la

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

How would you say 'the dark blue one' in Spanish?

• las de azul oscuro

• el de azul oscuro

• los de azul oscuro

• la de azul oscuro

Which indefinite article would you use to say 'a purple one' in Spanish?

• unas

• unos

• una

• un

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

What is the correct article to use for 'the northwestern one' when referring to a sweatshirt?

• la

• las

• el

• los

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

How would you say 'the Ohio State one' in Spanish when referring to a sweatshirt?

• las de Ohio State

• los de Ohio State

• la de Ohio State

• el de Ohio State

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which article would you use to say 'the orange ones' when referring to shoes?

• el

• la

• las

• los

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H

What is the correct form of the adjective for 'the black one' when referring to a dress?

• el negro

• la negra

• los negros

• las negras

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

How would you say 'the bright blue one' in Spanish?

• la de azul vivo

• las de azul vivo

• los de azul vivo

• el de azul vivo

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.1.1F

Which article would you use to say 'the red one' when referring to a dress?

• los

• la

• el

• las

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1H