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Coordinate adjectives are adjectives that describe the same noun and are equal in importance. To determine if adjectives are coordinate adjectives, ask yourself these questions:  Does the sentence make sense if you insert the word “and” between the adjectives?  Does the sentence make sense if the adjectives are reversed? If the answer is yes, then they are coordinate adjectives. EXAMPLE: He was a thoughtful, reliable man. These are coordinate adjectives. The sentence still makes sense if you say, “He was a reliable, thoughtful man” or “He was a thoughtful and reliable man.” EXAMPLE: He had an old black dog. These are not coordinate adjectives. The sentence sounds awkward if you write, “He had an old and black dog” or “He had a black old dog.” DIRECTIONS: Decide which sentences below contain coordinate adjectives. Rewrite each sentence, adding commas where needed. ________________ 1. We watched a long boring movie. ________________ 2. The busy responsible students always get their work done. ________________ 3. The mighty old lion let out a roar. ________________ 4. They enjoyed the delightful surprising afternoon. ________________ 5. The boy rode a slow old horse.
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