What is an adjective?
Adjective, Adverb & Comparison

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it. For example, in 'the red apple', 'red' is the adjective.
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What is an adverb?
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An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb, often ending in '-ly'. For example, in 'she runs quickly', 'quickly' is the adverb.
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What is the comparative form of an adjective?
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The comparative form of an adjective is used to compare two nouns, often formed by adding '-er' or using 'more' before the adjective. For example, 'taller' or 'more beautiful'.
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What is the superlative form of an adjective?
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The superlative form of an adjective is used to compare three or more nouns, often formed by adding '-est' or using 'most' before the adjective. For example, 'tallest' or 'most beautiful'.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Provide an example of an adjective in a sentence.
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In the sentence 'The tall building is impressive', 'tall' is the adjective describing the noun 'building'.
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Provide an example of an adverb in a sentence.
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In the sentence 'He sings beautifully', 'beautifully' is the adverb modifying the verb 'sings'.
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What is the difference between 'loud' and 'louder'?
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'Loud' is a positive adjective, while 'louder' is the comparative form used to compare the sound level of two things.
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