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Yes. In the compound toothbrush, the first noun functions as an adjective and modifies the second noun. In other words a toothbrush is a type of brush. The reason that we say toothbrush not teethbrush is that adjectives, even nouns functioning as adjectives, are never plural.
A compound is a noun with two parts combined to form a new word. We would never think of them as the first noun and the second noun
A clearer example would be, " the movie tickets ..."
Movie is a noun used as an adjective to modify, explain or describe the second noun more precisely and clearly.
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How do adjectives modify pronouns?
A pronoun is not a modifier. A pronoun stands in for a noun; the noun that the pronoun replaces is called the antecedent. Examples:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (The pronoun he takes the place of the noun George in the second part of the sentence; George is the antecedent.)We take the six o'clock train. (The pronoun we is standing in for the nouns for our names. The first and second person pronouns 'I', 'me', 'you', 'we' and 'us' do not require an antecedent.)Yes, I like it. (The pronoun it has no antecedent because the speaker and the one spoken to understand what 'it' is referring to.)
Does an adjective modify a noun or a verb?
Adjectives modify nouns. Adverbs modify verbs.
What does an adjective modify?
An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun. (it can also modify a noun phrase or clause)
When this and that are used to modify nouns they are treated as what rather then as pronouns?
The demonstrative pronouns 'this' and 'that' (these and those) function as adjectives when placed before a noun to describe that noun.Example:This is mother's favorite music. (demonstrative pronoun)This music is mother's favorite. (adjective)
Is cold a pronoun?
No. Cold is an adjective or a noun, depending on how you use it.
What three parts of speech do adverbs modify?
They modify verbs, adjectives and adverbs.
What modefies a noun or pronoun?
Adjectives modify nouns and pronouns by providing additional information about their qualities or characteristics. They can describe features like size, color, shape, and more. Adjectives help to provide a clearer picture of the noun or pronoun in a sentence.
What is the grammatical function of am adjective?
The grammatical function of an adjective is to modify or describe a noun or pronoun in a sentence. It provides more information about the noun, such as its size, color, shape, or quality. Adjectives can be used before or after the noun they modify.
Is more an adverb?
Yes, it can be. It can modify adjectives or adverbs. It can also be a noun, pronoun or adjective (meaning greater in number or volume).
How do adjectives modify pronouns?
A pronoun is not a modifier. A pronoun stands in for a noun; the noun that the pronoun replaces is called the antecedent. Examples:When George got to 19th Street, he got off the train. (The pronoun he takes the place of the noun George in the second part of the sentence; George is the antecedent.)We take the six o'clock train. (The pronoun we is standing in for the nouns for our names. The first and second person pronouns 'I', 'me', 'you', 'we' and 'us' do not require an antecedent.)Yes, I like it. (The pronoun it has no antecedent because the speaker and the one spoken to understand what 'it' is referring to.)
Does an adjective modify a noun or a verb?
Adjectives modify nouns. Adverbs modify verbs.
What does an adjective not modify?
Adjectives do not modify verbs, adverbs, or other adjectives (this is what adverbs do). Adjectives modify nouns, pronouns, or noun phrases and clauses.
What is the similarity between adverbs and adjectives?
Both adjectives and adverbs modify or describe other words.
What is a quantity adjectives?
These adjectives describe the amount of quantityof a noun or pronoun
What does an adjective modify?
An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun. (it can also modify a noun phrase or clause)
When are adjectives used in a sentence?
The job of an adjective is to modify (describe) a noun or a pronoun. So, the only time you will use an adjective is when you are giving more information about the noun(s) or pronoun(s) in a sentence. For example: The handsome man sitting on the bench is my husband. The subject of the sentence is "man" and it's a noun too. What kind of man? A handsome man. "Handsome" describes the noun. Or how about this one: She is a very intelligent student. "Student" is a noun, and "intelligent" is an adjective, describing what kind of student she is.
Is the word sloppy an adverb?
Usually, 'Sloppy' is an adjective (a word describing a noun or pronoun). I haven't thought of a case where sloppy was an adverb.
