Coordinate Adjectives

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What are coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives are adjectives that modify the same noun and are of equal importance. They can be separated by a comma and the word 'and'. For example, 'It was a long, tiring journey.'

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How can you identify coordinate adjectives in a sentence?

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You can identify coordinate adjectives by checking if they can be joined by 'and' or if they can be separated by a comma without changing the meaning of the sentence.

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What is the rule for punctuating coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives should be separated by a comma. For example, 'The bright, sunny day was perfect for a picnic.'

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What is an example of non-coordinate adjectives?

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An example of non-coordinate adjectives is 'a large red balloon.' Here, 'large' describes the size and 'red' describes the color, and they cannot be separated by a comma.

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What is the difference between coordinate and non-coordinate adjectives?

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Coordinate adjectives can be separated by commas and are of equal importance, while non-coordinate adjectives cannot be separated by commas and describe different qualities of the noun.

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In the phrase 'clean safe water', why are 'clean' and 'safe' considered coordinate adjectives?

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'Clean' and 'safe' are considered coordinate adjectives because they both equally describe the noun 'water' and can be separated by a comma: 'clean, safe water'.

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What punctuation is needed for the adjectives in the phrase 'young golden retriever'?

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No punctuation is needed because 'young' and 'golden' are non-coordinate adjectives; they describe different qualities of the retriever.

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Can you provide an example of a sentence with coordinate adjectives?

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Sure! An example is: 'She wore a beautiful, elegant dress to the party.'

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What is the significance of understanding coordinate adjectives in writing?

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Understanding coordinate adjectives helps improve clarity and precision in writing, ensuring that descriptions are accurate and effectively convey the intended meaning.

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How do you test if adjectives are coordinate?

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You can test if adjectives are coordinate by trying to insert 'and' between them or by checking if the sentence still makes sense with a comma between them.