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　 Provide Definitions

Providing definitions is usually related to setting up criteria. Precisely, criteria are conditions derived through a close analysis of a definition. When you need to understand how adjectives perform in a given text, you may look at their specific functions in the context; as a result, you would be in a position to conclude, for example,

regarding the dominant function of adjectives in the text. The prerequisite is the definition of each function of adjectives.

Look up linguistics references for a definition of each of the three functions of adjectives. Illustrate each function with an example from English and Chinese respectively.

Predicative function:

Attributive function:

Postpositive function:

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