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====Usage==== | ====Usage==== | ||
Adjectives can be used in the following ways: | Adjectives can be used in the following ways: | ||
#'''Attributive:''' In this case, the adjective generally | #'''Attributive:''' In this case, the adjective generally follows its noun. Alternatively, it may precede the noun. | ||
#'''Predicative:''' Used as a predicate. | #'''Predicative:''' Used as a predicate. | ||
#'''Substantive:''' Used on its own without a noun, generally with a definite article. | #'''Substantive:''' Used on its own without a noun, generally with a definite article. | ||
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===Verbs=== | ===Verbs=== |
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