Question

12.1-2 adjectives, articles, and proper adjectives
key information
an adjective is a word that modifies, or describes, a noun or pronoun.
juicy pears are my favorites
a predicate adjective follows a linking verb and modifies the subject of the sentence.
the sky is blue.
the words a, an, and the make up a special group of adjectives called articles. the is a definite article because it identifies specific people, places, things, or ideas. a and an are indefinite articles because they refer to one of a group of general people, places, things,
or ideas
the apple tasted good. an apple each day is good for you
a proper adjective is formed from a proper noun.
i like oregon apples the best.
a. identifying types of adjectives and articles
in the following sentences write whether the underlined word is an adjective,
proper adjective, definite article, or indefinite article. then write the noun modified
by the adjective.

1. the red-haired boy waved from the wagon.
2. he said his grandmother was italian.
3. i thought i saw a snowflake fall this morning.
4. the fierce lion leaped to the front of his cage.
5. i waited for an hour at the corner.

b. writing with adjectives
expand the following phrases by rewriting them in complete sentences. add at least
one article and one adjective or proper adjective to each, and rearrange the words
as you wish.

1. nobody knows
2. the movie was
3. whatever michael said
4. summer in mexico

Explanation:

Part A: Identifying Types of Adjectives and Articles

Each entry classifies the underlined word using the provided key definitions, then notes the noun it modifies.

Each phrase is expanded into a complete sentence with at least one article and one adjective/proper adjective, following the task requirements.

Answer:

1. Definite article; modified noun: boy
2. Proper adjective; modified noun: grandmother
3. Indefinite article; modified noun: snowflake
4. Adjective; modified noun: lion
5. Indefinite article; modified noun: hour

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Part B: Writing with Adjectives