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3. As Place.
One of the functions of a noun is to express
a place. Generally, we need prepositions to
describe a place. These prepositions are front
words such as on, in, and at. It can be a
preposition of place or an adjective of place.
Example Explanation
• Maria is at the Noun + be + Preposition.
Library. Preposition means a place.
• Students study Noun + be + Adjective.
English at the An adjective means a
school. place.
4. As Adjective.
An adjective describes a Noun. Adjectives
modify nouns. Modify means Change a little. It
means different meanings to a Noun. Adjectives
come in front of Nouns follow. Common Adj.:
Beautiful - Ugly, Big - Little, Big - Small, Cheap
- Expensive, Clean – Dirty.
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