Adjectives
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns by giving more information about their qualities, characteristics, or attributes. They can indicate size, shape, color, texture, age, origin, material, and many other aspects of the noun or pronoun they are describing.
For example, in the sentence “The big red apple”, “big” and “red” are adjectives that modify the noun “apple”.
Types of Adjectives: –
Adjectives of quality
Adjectives of quality ,describe the characteristic or quality of the noun or pronoun they are modifying. They help to provide a clearer picture of the subject by describing its physical or emotional attributes.
Examples of adjectives of quality are Big , Small , Red , Blue ,Happy ,Sad , Fast.
For example:
- The big elephant walked slowly across the savanna.
- The small kitten meowed softly.
- The red roses smelled sweetly.
- The blue sky looked beautiful.
- The happy children played joyfully.
- The sad puppy whimpered quietly.
- The fast car raced down the highway.
- The slow snail crawled along the path.
- The loud thunder boomed in the sky.
- The soft blanket felt cozy.
Adjectives of quality are also known as descriptive adjectives,
Adjective of quantity
Adjectives of quantity , indicate that the amount or quantity of the noun or pronoun they are modifying. They provide information about the number, volume, or quantity of the subject.
Examples of adjectives of quantity are Many , Few , Some , Any , Several , All , Enough , Little , Much
These adjectives can be used in sentences to indicate the quantity of the subject.
For example:
- Many people attended the concert.
- Few students passed the exam.
- Some birds flew across the sky.
- Do you have any spare change?
- Several cars were parked in the driveway.
- There was enough food for everyone.
- Little progress was made in the project.
- Much time was wasted in the traffic.
Adjectives of quantity can be used with countable and uncountable nouns.
Demonstrative adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives are adjectives that are used to point out or indicate the noun or pronoun they are modifying.
Examples of demonstrative adjectives are This , That , These , Those etc.
Examples of adjectives –
- This book is mine.
- That car is very expensive.
- These shoes are comfortable.
- Those birds are beautiful.
Demonstrative adjectives are often used before the noun or pronoun they are modifying.
Interrogative adjective
An interrogative adjective is an adjective that is used to modify a noun or pronoun in a question.Interrogative adjectives are often used at the beginning of a question to introduce the noun or pronoun they are modifying.
Examples of Interrogative adjectives Which ,What, whose etc.
- Which book do you want to read?
- What time is it?
- Which one do you want?
- Which book do you want to read?
Possessive adjectives
Possessive adjectives show ownership or possession of a noun or pronoun. They are used to indicate the relationship between the subject and the person or thing that possesses it.
Examples of possessive adjective are My ,Your,His,Her,Its,Our,Their
- My car is parked outside.
- Your dog is barking loudly.
- His book is on the table.
- Her cat is sleeping on the couch.
- Its leaves are turning yellow.
- Our house is located near the park
Possessive adjectives are used to indicate possession, but they do not always have to be followed by a noun
Degree of adjective
The degree of an adjective refers to how the adjective is used to compare the noun or pronoun it is modifying with respect to its quality or attribute. There are three degrees of adjectives:
Positive degree: This is the simple form of the adjective without any comparison. It is used to describe the noun or pronoun without making any comparison. For example: “The car is fast.”
Comparative degree: This is the form of the adjective that is used to compare two things or persons. It is formed by adding “-er” to the end of the adjective or by using “more” before the adjective. For example: “The bike is faster than the cycle.” or “The bike is more expensive than the cycle.”
Superlative degree: This is the form of the adjective that is used to compare three or more things or persons. It is formed by adding “-est” to the end of the adjective or by using “most” before the adjective. For example: “The car is the fastest in the race.” or “The car is the most expensive in the showroom.”
