Lesson No 15A-Introduction To Adjectives (describing words)
Introduction to Adjectives
Adjectives are words that describe nouns or pronouns. They provide more information about the person, place, thing, or idea being referred to.
Types of Adjectives:
- Descriptive adjectives: These adjectives describe the qualities or characteristics of a noun.
- Examples: big, small, red, blue, happy, sad, funny, serious
- Quantifying adjectives: These adjectives indicate quantity or amount.
- Examples: many, few, some, all, any, most, least
- Demonstrative adjectives: These adjectives point out specific nouns.
- Examples: this, that, these, those
- Possessive adjectives: These adjectives show ownership.
- Examples: my, your, his, her, its, our, their
Examples of adjectives in sentences:
- The big dog barked loudly.
- She is a beautiful woman.
- We have many friends.
- This is my book.
- His car is red.
Adjectives can be placed before the noun they modify or after a linking verb.
- Example:
- The big dog barked loudly. (before the noun)
- The dog is big. (after a linking verb)
By understanding and using adjectives effectively, you can make your writing more descriptive and engaging.
Would you like to practice using adjectives in sentences?
