Adjectives

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it.

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Identify the function of adjectives in a sentence.

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Adjectives function to provide details about a noun, such as its size, color, shape, or quality.

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Give an example of an adjective used 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 are comparative adjectives?

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Comparative adjectives are used to compare two nouns, often ending in '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective (e.g., taller, more beautiful).

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What are superlative adjectives?

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Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more nouns, often ending in '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective (e.g., tallest, most beautiful).

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How do adjectives agree with nouns in gender and number?

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In languages with gendered nouns, adjectives must agree in gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural) with the nouns they modify.

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What is the difference between descriptive and limiting adjectives?

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Descriptive adjectives provide information about a noun's qualities, while limiting adjectives restrict or specify the noun (e.g., 'some,' 'few,' 'this').

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Can adjectives be used in a series? Provide an example.

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Yes, adjectives can be used in a series. For example: 'She wore a beautiful, elegant, red dress.'

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What is an attributive adjective?

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An attributive adjective is placed directly before the noun it modifies (e.g., 'the blue sky').

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What is a predicative adjective?

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A predicative adjective follows a linking verb and describes the subject of the sentence (e.g., 'The sky is blue.').