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Wrong! NES is from the Scandinavian for nose and is the Scottish word for a headland or promontory.
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The Scottish word "Ness" generally refers to a narrow strip of land or a promontory, particularly one that juts out into the sea or a lake. It is often used in place names, such as Loch Ness.

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Where was the Loch Ness monster's appearance?

In Loch Ness. 'Loch' is the Scottish word for 'lake'.


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What is the Scottish headland?

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What word is not an adjective in this sentence The endless search for the Loch Ness monster often stirs Scottish interest?

Adjectives are words that describe or modify another person or thing in the sentence. Adjectives in "The endless search for the Loch Ness Monster often stirs Scottish interest." are: the, endless, Loch, Ness, and Scottish.


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What river did the loch Ness monster live in?

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