9.1.4 General adjectives

Use this domain for general adjectives that can replace or stand for a specific adjective.

  1. (1) What general words can replace an adjective?

    Example words: such, that kind of, that sort of

    We all admire <such> a man. (a generous man); We all admire <that kind of> a man.; We all admire <that sort of> a man.

  2. (2) What question words ask for an adjective in the answer?

    Example words: what kind of, what sort of

    <What kind of> a man is he? (a good man); <What sort of> man is he?

  3. (3) What question words ask for an ad-adjective in the answer?

    Example words: how

    <How> big a box is it? (very big)

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