Compound Adjectives In English grammar, compound means multiple, usually two or sometimes even more in combinations. A compound adjective acts as a single adjective, but is made up of two or more words. These words can be hyphenated (-), open (with a space between the words), and closed (without a space between the words). Hyphenation […]
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Comparative Adjectives Comparative adjectives compare two nouns, showing that one noun has more of a certain quality than the other noun. Be careful about using double comparisons. Do NOT combine “more/less” with an “~er” form. Incorrect: I am more smarter than him. Correct: I am smarter than him. Comparative adjectives can be used with the
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Adjectives Adjectives tell more about a noun. They can provide more information about the quantity, quality, or characteristics of a noun. For example, adjectives can show color, size, feeling, texture, opinion, sound, taste, looks, origin, and more. Why are adjectives important? Clarifies and specifies what kind of noun it is Adds engaging and crucial
