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A word that describes or A word that describes or modifies a noun or a modifies a noun or a

pronoun.pronoun.

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AdjectivesAdjectives

Adjectives tell what kind, which one, how many, or how much.

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What Kind ExamplesWhat Kind Examples

gentle dogdog

foggy day day

scary movie movie

purple shoesshoes

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Which One ExamplesWhich One Examples

sixthsixth grade grade

thesethese books books

otherother people people

anyany cd cd

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How many or how much How many or how much examplesexamples

two two ticketstickets

fullfull pitcher pitcher

mostmost players players

no no workwork

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AdjectivesAdjectives

Adjectives usually come before words they modify but sometimes an adjective comes after the word it modifies.

Example:Example:

The dog is The dog is gentle.

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Proper AdjectivesProper Adjectives

A proper adjective is formed from a proper noun and begins with a capital letter.

Examples:Examples:

JapaneseJapanese islands islandsMayanMayan Art ArtAmericanAmerican flag flag

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Comparison Comparison

Adjectives can also show degrees of comparison.

The comparative and superlative forms show degrees of adjective comparison.

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The ComparativeThe Comparative

The comparative form of an adjective is used when comparing two things.

Most adjectives add er to compare two things.

Examples: Tall----Taller Great---GreaterSmall---Smaller

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The ComparativeThe Comparative

Some adjectives with two or more syllables use more or less to compare.

Example: graceful---more gracefulbeautiful—more beautiful

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The Superlative The Superlative

The superlative form is used when comparing three or more things.

Most adjectives add est to compare three or more things.

Examples: Examples: Tall---Taller---Tall---Taller---TallestTallest Great---Greater---Great---Greater---GreatestGreatest Small---Smaller---Small---Smaller---SmallestSmallest

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The SuperlativeThe Superlative

Some adjectives with two or more syllables use most.

Examples: wonderful—more wonderful—most

wonderfulAthletic—more athletic—most

athletic

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Irregular forms of Comparison Irregular forms of Comparison

Some adjectives are irregular and do not follow the rules of comparison.

Examples: Good—Better (comparative) Best (superlative)

Bad---Worse (comparative) Worst (superlative)

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Identify the adjectivesIdentify the adjectives

1. The smell of the wild grass was strong.

1. I have a free ticket for the last game.

2. The Egyptian mummies are on display on the first floor.

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Adjective Activity

Think of 10 adjectives that begin with the same letter as your first name and that describe you.

Make a poster using these adjectives. Be creative, descriptive, and colorful!


{ Adjectives Pages 358-363. Is a word that MODIFIES, or DESCRIBES, a noun or a pronoun. Is a word that MODIFIES, or DESCRIBES, a noun or a pronoun. An.

{ Adjectives Pages 358-363. Is a word that MODIFIES, or DESCRIBES, a noun or a pronoun. Is a word that MODIFIES, or DESCRIBES, a noun or a pronoun. An.

Adjective and Adverb NOTES. Adjectives An adjective is a word that modifies, or describes, a noun or pronoun They answer the questions: – What kind? –

Adjective and Adverb NOTES. Adjectives An adjective is a word that modifies, or describes, a noun or pronoun They answer the questions: – What kind? –

PARTICIPLES. Verbal adjective Verb acting as adjective *will not be main verb of sentence Adjective characteristics: Modifies a noun Case, gender, number.

PARTICIPLES. Verbal adjective Verb acting as adjective *will not be main verb of sentence Adjective characteristics: Modifies a noun Case, gender, number.

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Review: Parts of Speech 1.The noun names things: boat, wind, wave, idea, Anna. 2.The pronoun replaces the noun: it, he, she. 3.The adjective modifies either.

Review: Parts of Speech 1.The noun names things: boat, wind, wave, idea, Anna. 2.The pronoun replaces the noun: it, he, she. 3.The adjective modifies either.

Adjectives in English Definition of adjective? the adjective can be defined as "a word that modifies, or qualifies, a noun or pronoun, in one of three.

Adjectives in English Definition of adjective? the adjective can be defined as "a word that modifies, or qualifies, a noun or pronoun, in one of three.

Unit 3 Adjectives, Adverbs, and Phrases. Review of Adjectives and Adverbs Adjective-modifies a noun or a pronoun Adverb-may modify a verb, an adjective,

Unit 3 Adjectives, Adverbs, and Phrases. Review of Adjectives and Adverbs Adjective-modifies a noun or a pronoun Adverb-may modify a verb, an adjective,

Scanned by CamScanner...A participle is a verbal that acts as an adjective. It modifies a noun or pronoun. There are two kinds of participles: present participles and past participles.

Scanned by CamScanner...A participle is a verbal that acts as an adjective. It modifies a noun or pronoun. There are two kinds of participles: present participles and past participles.

Academic Writing (V): Relative Clause. ※ Definition: R Clause functions as an R Clause functions as an adjective and modifies a adjective and modifies.

Academic Writing (V): Relative Clause. ※ Definition: R Clause functions as an R Clause functions as an adjective and modifies a adjective and modifies.

Phrases. A PHRASE is a group of words which contains neither a subject nor a verb. Verbals verb An Adjective modifies a noun or pronoun A verbal phrase.

Phrases. A PHRASE is a group of words which contains neither a subject nor a verb. Verbals verb An Adjective modifies a noun or pronoun A verbal phrase.

Academic Writing (Week 3): Relative Clause. ※ Definition: R Clause functions as an R Clause functions as an adjective and modifies a adjective and modifies.

Academic Writing (Week 3): Relative Clause. ※ Definition: R Clause functions as an R Clause functions as an adjective and modifies a adjective and modifies.

Business English at Work Adjectives Adjective PP 12-2a An adjective is a word that modifies (describes) a noun or a pronoun. Several adjectives often appear.

Business English at Work Adjectives Adjective PP 12-2a An adjective is a word that modifies (describes) a noun or a pronoun. Several adjectives often appear.

GRAMMAR WORKBOOKalbayan.edu.sa/imgweb/cur40/3/gra.pdf · Good is an adjective. It should be used to modify a noun or a pronoun. Example: Ramons painting looks good. [Good modifies

GRAMMAR WORKBOOKalbayan.edu.sa/imgweb/cur40/3/gra.pdf · Good is an adjective. It should be used to modify a noun or a pronoun. Example: Ramons painting looks good. [Good modifies

AN INTRODUCTION TO CLAUSES · An adjective clause is a dependent clause. An adjective clause modifies a noun or a pronoun. An adjective clause begins with who, whom, which, that,

AN INTRODUCTION TO CLAUSES · An adjective clause is a dependent clause. An adjective clause modifies a noun or a pronoun. An adjective clause begins with who, whom, which, that,

Adjective Clauses Chapter 13 - Grammar. adjective clause An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun. It is possible to combine the.

Adjective Clauses Chapter 13 - Grammar. adjective clause An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun. It is possible to combine the.

The adjective An adjective is a word which describes a noun or pronoun An adjective is a word which describes a noun or pronoun Different types of adjective.

The adjective An adjective is a word which describes a noun or pronoun An adjective is a word which describes a noun or pronoun Different types of adjective.

Name It! What is an adjective? An adjective modifies a noun. brown loud Ugly x good happy .

Name It! What is an adjective? An adjective modifies a noun. brown loud Ugly x good happy .

Define Adverb Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

Define Adverb Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.

EPA438 ELAX GLOS 01 0001 - Pennsylvania … and...Adjective A word or phrase that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. Adjective Clause A dependent clause that modifies a noun

EPA438 ELAX GLOS 01 0001 - Pennsylvania … and...Adjective A word or phrase that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. Adjective Clause A dependent clause that modifies a noun

Adjectives!. What’s a stinkin ’ adjective anyway? An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. The most common adjectives are “a,” “an,” and.

Adjectives!. What’s a stinkin ’ adjective anyway? An adjective modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. The most common adjectives are “a,” “an,” and.