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Is eighth a noun?

Yes, the word 'eighth' is a noun, a word for one of eight parts of something or a unit that is number eight in a series; a word for a thing.The word 'eighth' also functions as an adjective, however, dictionaries are not clear if this function is as an attributive noun or as an adjective.


Is pencil an adjective?

The word 'pencil' is both a verb and a noun.The noun 'pencil' is a word for a thin cylindrical instrument used for writing, drawing, or marking; a word for a thing.The verb 'pencil' is to mark, draw, or write with or as if with a pencil; a word for an action.An adjective is a word used to describe a noun; a redpencil, a broken pencil, a stubby, old pencil, etc.The noun 'pencil' may be used to describe another noun, such as pencil marks or pencil drawing. This function of a noun used as an adjective is called an attributive noun or noun adjunct.


What is the adjective for cautious?

Cautious IS an adjective. An adjective is an action!


Why is it an adjective?

The word "it" is not an adjective (it is a pronoun). A word is an adjective if it modifies (defines, characterizes) a noun or pronoun. The big tent - big is an adjective He is tall - tall is an adjective This key - this (while arguably called a determiner) is a demonstrative adjective


Is math a noun in sentence during math class Justin sneezed?

Yes, the term 'math class' is a open spaced compound noun, made up of the noun 'math' to describe the noun 'class'. When a noun is used as an adjective to describe another noun, it's called an attributive noun. Examples like computer screen or road sign become accepted as compound nouns when they are commonly used for that thing.

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What kind of adjective is its?

It is an attributive adjective.


What are predacative attributive and appositive adjective?

Follows the word it modifies.


What is an adjective that precedes the noun it modifies is in the ___ position.?

attributive position


How is take use as an adjective?

The word 'take' is a verb and a noun.A noun can function as an adjective called an attributive noun (or a noun adjunct).For example, the compound nouns 'take out' and 'take away' use the noun 'take' as an attributive noun.


Is tentative a noun or verb?

The word 'tentative' is an adjective that is either pre-modifying or attributive, as in 'a tentative suggestion', or predicative, as in 'he is tentative'.


Is the word holocaust denial a noun or adjective or verb?

Holocaust in this term is used as an adjective describing the noun denial.A noun functioning as an adjective to describe another noun, called an attributive noun.


Is structure an adjective?

No. Structure is a noun, and acts as a noun adjunct (attributive noun) when used with other nouns, as in structure fire. The adjective form for most uses is structural.


In the following sentence identify the adjective My grandmother found an injured bird in her backyard this morning?

The primary adjective is "injured" describing the noun bird. "Her" is a attributive adjective as well, but may also be classified as a possessive pronoun.


How do you use Easter as an adjective?

You don't, as it is not classified as an adjective. It is a proper noun, and when used with other nouns (e.g. Easter celebration, Easter eggs), it is a noun adjunct (attributive noun).


What is an adjective for pizza shop?

The compound noun pizza shop does not have an adjective form. The word pizza is used as a noun adjunct (attributive noun) in terms such as pizza delivery and pizza parlor.


Is computer an adjective?

It is considered a noun. When used with other nouns in compound forms (computer program, computer desk) it is usually a noun adjunct or attributive noun, rather than an adjective.


Is rushing an adjective?

Not usually: It is a noun (as in "He was in a rush") and a verb (as in "She rushed to the taxi"). But in the phrases "rush job" and "rush order" it is used as an attributive (a noun used as an adjective).