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What’s the grammatical function of an adjective?

An adjective's grammatical function is to modify a noun or pronoun. This means it provides more information about the noun or pronoun it's describing.

Here are some ways adjectives modify:

* Describing qualities: "The *blue* car," "She has a *beautiful* voice."

* Quantifying: "There are *three* cats," "I ate *some* cake."

* Identifying: "The *American* flag," "That's my *favorite* book."

* Comparing: "This is the *best* option," "He's *taller* than me."

Important Note: Adjectives usually come *before* the noun they modify, but can sometimes come *after* the noun. For example:

* Before: "The *tall* man," "The *shiny* apple"

* After: "A man *tall* enough," "An apple *red* and *ripe*"

Let me know if you'd like more details on any specific type of adjective or function!

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