Adjective

Definition: An adjective modifies a noun. It describes the quality, state or action that a noun refers to.

ADJECTIVE RULES:

Adjectives can come before nouns: a new house
Adjectives can come after verbs such as be, become, seem, look, etc.: that house looks new
They can be modified by adverbs: a very expensive house
They can be used as complements to a noun: the extras make the house expensive

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