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An adjective gives information about a noun so that it can be identified, specified, or located.
Examples:
The tall man came in. (which man)
The black dog is friendly.
The boy is talkative. (characteristic)
The neighbors are away. (status)
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoExamples of adjective forms of nouns:
noun = love; adjective = lovely, loveless, lovable
noun = mood; adjective = moody
noun = pear; adjective = pear-shaped
noun = quiz; adjective = quizzical
noun = beef; adjective = beefy
noun = hope; adjective = hopeful
Examples of nouns that are also adjectives:
noun = dark blue; adjective = blue sky
noun = early winter; adjective = winterstorm
noun = table salt; adjective = salt pork
noun = plate glass; adjective = glassbeads
noun = She loves dancing; adjective = but she needs dancing lessons.
noun = a swift is a bird; the adjective swift means fast moving.
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∙ 15y agoA noun being used as an adjective is an "adjectival noun" or a "noun adjunct". See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noun_adjunct for more information.
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∙ 15y agoMary wore a red dress.
'Red' is the adjective, it describes the noun 'dress'
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∙ 14y agoThey brought a long grocery list to the market.
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What does an adjective modify describe?
An adjective describes a noun.
What can an adjective not describe?
An adjective can only modify a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase. It cannot modify a verb, adverb, adjective, or other part of speech...or it would not be acting as an adjective.
What is one or more adjectives in a sequence that modify the same noun?
A coordinate adjective
Is enslaved an adjective?
Yes. It is a past participle and past participles can be used to modify a noun which means it is an adjective. He was an enslaved warrior. Adjective They enslaved the warrior. Verb
What is a Sentence using soccer as a noun and adjective?
No, it is a sentence that might contain an adjective. But the noun soccer placed before the noun ball is not considered an adjective. It is a noun adjunct or attributive noun that does not modify the ball.
What does an adjective modify?
An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun. (it can also modify a noun phrase or clause)
What does an adjective modify describe?
An adjective describes a noun.
What can an adjective not describe?
An adjective can only modify a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase. It cannot modify a verb, adverb, adjective, or other part of speech...or it would not be acting as an adjective.
Does an adjective modify a noun or a verb?
Adjectives modify nouns. Adverbs modify verbs.
How do you use my as an adjective?
You can use it with a noun to modify it or to add to it.
What is apriori?
A term use as an adjective to modify the noun.
Does an adjective or adverb modify a verb?
An adverb modifies a verb. An adjective modifies a noun.
Is expertly an adjective?
No, it is an adverb. It can modify verbs and adjectives. The noun and adjective form is "expert."
When two or more words are used as a single adjective to modify a noun that adjective becomes a what adjective?
compound
When two or more words are used as a single adjective to modify a noun that adjective becomes a adjective.?
compound
What does a plural noun modify?
A plural noun typically modifies a plural subject, object, or complement within a sentence. It agrees with the noun it is describing in terms of plurality.
Is also an adjective?
No. Also is an adverb. It cannot modify a noun.
