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• A word that describes a noun or a pronoun is called an adjective.
• Adjectives answer three questions about nouns/pronouns:– What kind?– Which one?– How many?
What kind?
Athletic kids are fit.
Which one?
The tall girl is my sister.
How many?
Three players signed autographs.
• Adjectives appear in a different places in a sentence.
• They may be before the noun they are describing.
•Powerful linemen stared boldly at us.
• Adjectives may also come after a linking verb.
• The players seem humble and appreciative.
• When two or more adjectives are listed together, you should usually use a comma to separate them.
• Strong, athletic players are important to the team.
• When one of these adjectives tells how many, do not use a comma.
• Two skilled players drove to the basket.
• The quarterbacks have long, strong arms.
• Several volleyball players practiced today.
• The two baseball players are tired and sore.
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