What is an adjective in English?
A word that accompanies a noun or pronoun to describe or give details about it.
How do English adjectives behave in plural form?
They are invariable and do not take an -s.
When can English adjectives vary in form?
Only when used in the comparative or superlative.
What is an attributive adjective in English?
An adjective placed before the noun, designating a subcategory of the noun.
How is the order of multiple adjectives before a noun determined?
From right to left, with the most important adjective closest to the noun.
What is a noun used as an adjective?
A noun that specifies another noun.
Give an example of a noun used as an adjective in English.
"London" in "a London pub".
What happens to a noun used as an adjective in terms of number?
It remains invariable.
Where is the plural mark placed when a noun is used as an adjective?
On the main noun, not the adjective noun.
What is an adjectif attribut in English sentences?
An adjective placed after a verb, usually a state verb like 'be'.
Which adjectives starting with a- are usually post-verbal?
Afraid, alone, and alive.
How is an adjective with a complement positioned in English?
The adjective stays before the noun and the complement after the noun.
How does adjective position affect meaning in English?
It can change the meaning, as in "The president is late" versus "The late president".
What is true about the adjectives in "the French" and "the Walking Dead"?
They remain invariable and never take an -s.
In "a black cat", what does the adjective "black" specify?
A subcategory of the set of cats.
In "a tired, sick, black dog", what does "black" indicate?
The color of the dog.
In "a tired, sick, black dog", what does "sick" indicate?
A characteristic or state of the dog.
In "a tired, sick, black dog", what does "tired" indicate?
An appreciation linked to the dog's momentary state.
How do you express health or mood states with adjectives?
Using 'She is fine' and 'He is well'.
When can adjectives be placed after the noun in English?
In precise references like "pages 20–25".
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