Understanding Adjectives for Grade 11

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Definition of Adjectives

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Words that describe or modify nouns

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Purpose of Adjectives

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Provide more information about a noun

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Example of Adjective

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"Beautiful" in "beautiful flower"

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Types of Adjectives

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Descriptive, Quantitative, Demonstrative

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Descriptive Adjectives

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Describe quality or kind

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Quantitative Adjectives

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Indicate quantity or amount

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Demonstrative Adjectives

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Point out specific nouns

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Example of Descriptive Adjective

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"Tall" in "tall building"

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Example of Quantitative Adjective

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"Several" in "several apples"

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Example of Demonstrative Adjective

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"These" in "these books"