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In the example one hot dog, one is the numerical adjective
that indicates one in number. It is used with a singular noun.
In the second example, the adjective two indicates two in
number, and it must be used with a plural noun.

This concludes the section on determiners or limiting adjectives.
Keep in mind the following rule:

the, my this whose any two
an,
a

Determiners indicate that a noun follows.

2.4 Suffixes and Origin of Adjectives

Many adjectives can be identified by their suffixes. Suffixes are
attached to a root word to form the adjective. These adjectives
originate from other types of words, such as nouns or verbs.

Some commonly used suffixes and their meanings follow.

Jake is a fearless swimmer. It was a wonderful party.
less means without ful means full of
fear is the root word wonder is the root word

The goggles are breakable.
able means capable of
break is the root word
Review the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in
Chapter 5, Adverbs.

2.5 Overview of Adjectives
The following summary highlights the most important details
about adjectives. Always begin by identifying the nouns first.

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