Punctuating Coordinate Adjectives

The video tutorial explains the use of commas with adjectives, focusing on coordinate adjectives. It defines adjectives, provides examples, and distinguishes between coordinate and non-coordinate adjectives. The tutorial includes tests to identify coordinate adjectives, emphasizing the importance of order and the use of 'and' to determine if adjectives are coordinate. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts, helping learners understand when to use commas between adjectives.

What is the primary function of an adjective?

• To connect clauses

• To indicate an action

• To describe a noun

• To describe a verb

Which of the following is not a function of adjectives?

• Specifying a quality

• Expressing an action

• Indicating quantity

• Describing a noun

What makes adjectives 'coordinate'?

• They can only describe one noun at a time

• They describe a noun equally and can be ordered differently

• They must follow a specific order

• They cannot be used with commas

How can you test if adjectives are coordinate?

• By placing them at the end of the sentence

• By adding 'and' between them to see if the sentence still makes sense

• By ensuring they are of the same length

• By using them to describe multiple nouns

What is the correct way to use commas with coordinate adjectives?

• Never use commas between adjectives

• Place a comma after every adjective

• Only use a comma before the last adjective

• Separate them with a comma if they equally describe the noun

What does the presence of a comma between adjectives indicate?

• That the adjectives are of equal importance

• That the adjectives are synonyms

• That one of the adjectives is redundant

• That the adjectives are from different categories

Why wouldn't 'hot August' be considered coordinate adjectives?

• Because they need to be separated by a semicolon

• Because 'hot' can only describe temperature

• Because they describe the noun in a specific order of importance

• Because 'August' is a proper noun

Can the order of non-coordinate adjectives be changed?

• No, unless they are synonyms

• No, because their order affects the meaning

• Yes, but only in informal writing

• Yes, if you add 'and' between them

What example shows correct usage of coordinate adjectives?

• The happy, lively puppy

• The hot, August sun

• The large, old tree

• The quick, brown fox

Why is 'red brick house' not an example of coordinate adjectives?

• Because it lacks the comma between adjectives

• Because 'red' describes 'brick', not 'house'

• Because 'brick' is a material, not an adjective

• Because the order of the adjectives cannot be changed