ESL Basic Adjectives

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun, giving more information about it.

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Give an example of an adjective that describes size.

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Tiny is an adjective that describes size.

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What does the adjective 'awkward' mean?

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Awkward means feeling uncomfortable or not smooth in a situation.

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What is the opposite of 'rough'?

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The opposite of 'rough' is 'smooth'.

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What does 'pleasant' mean?

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Pleasant means something that is nice or enjoyable.

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What adjective would you use to describe a very small object?

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You would use the adjective 'tiny'.

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What does the adjective 'sharp' mean?

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Sharp means having a fine edge or point, or it can describe something that is very clear.

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What is an example of a positive adjective?

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Nice is an example of a positive adjective.

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What does 'scary' mean?

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Scary means something that causes fear or is frightening.

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What adjective describes something that is not clean?

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Dirty describes something that is not clean.