Question
Form groups. Discuss among yourselves and identify the nouns that the participle adjectives in the above sentences of Activity 9 qualify.
Answer
- The mansion, palace, and huge house are all nouns that can be used to describe a large, luxurious home. The flat is a noun that can be used to describe a small, less luxurious home.
- Drizzle, storm, tempest, and cyclone are all nouns that can be used to describe a severe weather condition. Drizzle is a noun that can be used to describe light rain, which is not as severe as other weather conditions.
- Friend, ally, and compatriot are all nouns that can be used to describe someone who is friendly or supportive. Foe is a noun that can be used to describe someone who is an enemy, which is not the same as someone who is friendly or supportive.
- Refuse, accept, decline, and deny are all verbs that can be used to describe someone’s reaction to something. Accept is the only verb that does not have a negative connotation, as it means to agree to something.
