FUNCTIONS OF ADJECTIVES Adjectives describe the aspects of nouns. When an adjective is describing a noun, we say it is "modifying" it. Adjectives can: Describe feelings or qualities, EXAMPLES § He is a lonely man. § They are honest. Give nationality or...
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FUNCTIONS OF ADJECTIVES Adjectives describe the aspects of nouns. When an adjective is describing a noun, we say it is "modifying" it. Adjectives can: Describe feelings or qualities, EXAMPLES § He is a lonely man. § They are honest. Give nationality or origin, EXAMPLES § I heard a French song. § This clock is German. § Our house is Victorian. Tell more about a thing's characteristics, EXAMPLES § That is a flashy car. § The knife is sharp. Tell us about age, EXAMPLES § He's a young man. § My coat is old. Tell us about size and measurement, EXAMPLES § John is a tall man. § This film is long.
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