Adjectives

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What is an adjective?

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A word that modifies a noun or pronoun.

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What question does the adjective 'hot' answer in the sentence 'The hot sand burned my feet'?

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What kind?

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What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?

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To describe or modify nouns and pronouns.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'Those umbrellas protect sensitive skin from sunlight.'

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Those.

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Are 'exciting' and 'ports' both adjectives in the sentence 'I imagine exciting trips to South American ports'?

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No.

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What question does the adjective 'that' answer in the sentence 'When I go to that beach, I take cold drinks and salty snacks'?

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Which one?

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Can adjectives be used to compare nouns?

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Yes, adjectives can be used in comparative and superlative forms.

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What is a comparative adjective?

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An adjective that compares two nouns, often ending in '-er' or using 'more'.

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What is a superlative adjective?

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An adjective that compares three or more nouns, often ending in '-est' or using 'most'.

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Give an example of an adjective that describes color.

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Red.