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Predictive function |
Adjective + be,become, turn, etc. |
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Adjective comparison |
Absolute form (basic form) comparative form Superlative form |
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What is a adjective must often in a VP ? |
Premodifier |
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The four groups of comparison ? |
1: adjectives with one syllable ex. -er, -est 2: adjectives with two syllables ex. -er,-est,more,most 3:adjectives with three or more syllables 4: adjectives with irregular comparison |
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Adjective complementation |
Occurs when the adjective functions as a predictive, rather than a premodifier. |
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Is it an adjective? |
Can it be used attributively? Can it be used predictively? Can it be used together with intensifier? Can it occur as a comparative or superlative? |
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The -er and -est endings are used |
With most adjectives consisting of one syllable ex. tall. With adjectives ending in -y, -ow, -le,-er, -ure. Ex. Happy |
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More or most is used : |
With most syllables consisting of two or more syllables ex. Beautiful With perfect participle used as adjectives ex. Form In some informal context where irregular form is the formal counterpart ex. Good-looking |
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Irregular endings are used: |
With good(well)/better/best With bad (ill)/wirse/worst With little/less(lesser)/least |
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