9.1.4 General adjectives
Use this domain for general adjectives that can replace or stand for a specific adjective.
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(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.
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(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?
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(3) What question words ask for an ad-adjective in the answer?
Example words: how
<How> big a box is it? (very big)