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Superlative Definition
When an adjective compares three or more things, the superlative form of the adjective is used. Superlatives indicate that the quality or quantity is at its highest or is most intense. Forming Superlative Adjectives Learn how to form superlatives in English with examples. One-syllable Adjectives 1. Form the superlative forms of a one-syllable adjective by adding -est. Examples:…
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Descriptive Adjectives
What Are Descriptive Adjectives? Descriptive adjectives are basically exactly what they sound like: words that describe. Since theyre adjectives, theyre specifically words that describe a person, place, or thing (if youre looking for words to describe verbs or other adjectives, check out adverbs). Descriptive adjectives are used to clarify or add detail to a sentence. They…
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Demonstrative Adjectives
What Are Demonstrative Adjectives? How to use demonstrative adjectives and pronouns in English? When a noun or nouns need to be identified, especially in a spatial or positional context, a demonstrative adjective is used. In English grammar, this, that, these, and those are demonstrative adjectives. For example: This train conveys passengers to London. I think that book is mine. These cakes are very quick and easy to make. Let me give…
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Predicate Adjective
Predicate Adjectives and Attributive Adjectives The parts of speech are quite complex. In addition to the basic parts themselves, they divide into smaller categories that describe their uses in English in more detail. Adjectives, though seemingly straightforward, are no different. Adjectives have many uses in English. In previous studies, you may have come across, and used, attributive…
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What Is A Possessive Adjective?
In the most simple terms, a possessive adjective is an adjective that shows possession. This type of adjective is always used before a noun as a way of showing what or who owns it. The most common examples of possessive adjectives are as follows: my your his her their its our whose Lets take a look at…
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Types of Adjectives: Descriptive Adjectives
What is a descriptive adjective in English? Generally, a descriptive adjective is probably what you think of when you hear the word adjective. Descriptive adjectives describe nouns and pronouns. In fact, descriptive adjectives can be attributive adjectives or predicate adjectives. Attributive Adjectives Adjectives which appear directly beside the noun, most commonly before, are called attributive, because they attribute a quality to the noun they modify. And, more than…
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Reported Commands and Requests
Reported Orders, Commands and Requests are formed using the to-infinitive and not to-infinitive. The reporting verbs for the orders/ commands/ requests are: order, shout, demand, warn, beg, command, tell, insist, beseech, threaten, implore, ask, propose, forbid… When we change from direct to indirect speech, the pronoun and tense changes that are also needed. Examples: Direct speech: Open the door! Reported speech: He ordered me to open the door. Direct speech: Dont answer the phone. Reported speech: She told me not to answer the phone. Direct speech: Dont be back late.…
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Reported Questions
When you are changing a question from direct speech into indirect speech, you follow the same kinds of rules as for statements. The only differences are that you need to use a different word to introduce the reported speech, and the word order of the question becomes like that of a statement. You end the sentence…
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Changes of Pronouns in Reported Speech
In indirect speech, you need to be careful with personal pronouns. They need to be changed according to the situation. You need to know the context. For example, there is possible confusion when you try to change reported speech to direct speech: She said shed been waiting for hours. (Is she one person or two different people?) I told them they would have to ask permission. (Are we talking…
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Reporting Verbs
What is a Reporting Verb? Direct speech is a form of speech where the speaker gives first-hand information, whereas indirect speech is reported on behalf of someone else. For example I am watching TV is an example of direct speech however she said that she was watching TV is indirect speech. We use the reported speech when we want…