An Introduction to Adjectives
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An adjective is a word that modifies a noun.
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Where can I find an adjective in a sentence? Before the noun
The blue Mustang is at home.
After the linking verbCasandra’s hair is long.
Before the noun and after the linking verbThe yellow house is old.
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Basic Rules to Remember Use a before the adjective if the
adjective begins with a consonant sound. Sonia is a young woman.
Use an before the adjective if the adjective begins with a vowel sound. She’s an artistic woman.
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Adjectives can end in –ing, -ly, -ed. It is an interesting place. Valerie is lively and friendly. Jorge is never bored.
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Compound Adjectives
Other adjectives contain two or more words. Jessica is easy-going but short- tempered.Julio is self-centered.
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