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by Merriam-Webster Dictionary Are you game for some mind-reading? We can predict what you’ll do with the following task: Describe two houses. For the first house, use these adjectives: green, old, and big. For the second house use brick, square, and unusual. We’re pretty sure you came up with “big, old, green house” and “unusual, square, brick house.” …
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by Kevin Burton A friend in college called herself “Madam Loquacia” to make light of the fact that she talked a lot. Now that’s what I call making the most of your adjectives! (See number 8 on our list below.) Strong muscles help a person who is blessed with them do work. …
by Kevin Burton My wife told my granddaughter that I am “good” at skating. This is the topic on today’s installment of Fun With Adjectives! My name is Kevin. I’ll be your host. I am fond of saying that my wife is tall and beautiful. Both “tall” and “beautiful” are adjectives modifying Jeannette. …
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