Adjectives
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What is an adjective?
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An adjective is a describing word that tells us more about a noun. It answers questions like: What kind of? How many? How much? Which one? Whose? Example: In 'red ball', 'red' is an adjective describ…
Where are adjectives usually placed in a sentence?
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Adjectives are usually placed before the noun they describe. Example: A 'beautiful' flower. But sometimes they come after the noun with a linking verb. Example: The flower is 'beautiful'.
What is an Adjective of Quality?
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An adjective of quality tells us what kind of noun it is. It describes the nature, color, size, or special feature of a person or thing. It answers: 'What kind of?' Example: 'brave' soldier, 'shiny'…
Give 3 examples of Adjectives of Quality.
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1. 'soft' pillow 2. 'funny' story 3. 'ancient' temple These adjectives describe the kind or nature of the noun.
What is an Adjective of Quantity?
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An adjective of quantity tells us how much of something is meant. It does not give an exact number but tells the amount. It answers: 'How much?' Example: 'some' water, 'much' work, 'enough' food.
Is 'some' always an adjective of quantity?
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No. 'Some' can be an adjective of quantity OR number depending on use. - 'Some milk' → how much? → Adjective of Quantity - 'Some boys' → how many? → Adjective of Number…
What is an Adjective of Number?
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An adjective of number tells us how many people or things are meant. It answers: 'How many?' Examples: 'three' apples, 'many' books, 'all' students. It includes both cardinal (one, two) and ordinal…
What are Ordinal Adjectives?
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Ordinal adjectives show the position or order of something in a sequence. Examples: first, second, tenth, last. Example: She stood 'first' in class. 'Which' position? → First.
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