Adjectives are words that describe a noun or a pronoun in a sentence. Let’s take a closer look at adjectives
Points to remember
- Adjectives of quality describe the size, shape, colour, taste, and touch. They also describe qualities and feelings.
Examples: Long, black sweet, etc
- Compound adjectives are adjectives that are made up of two or more words, usually with hyphens (-) between them.
Examples: Open-minded, well-mannered light-hearted, etc
- Adjectives are formed by adding different suffies such as-al ful, -ive. -less, etc
Examples: Seasonal, respectful, attractive, useless, etc
- Some adjectives are formed from existing words, including nouns.
Examples: Proud (from the noun pride); long (length): young (youth): belief (believe); etc.
- Adjectives of quantity express an approximate quantity
Examples: Much, mast, whole, etc.
- Adjectives of number express the exact number.
Examples: One, two, second third, etc.
- When two nouns are compared, comparative adjectives are used.
Examples: It is easier to walk than drive through the forest the train journey takes longer than air travel
- When more than two nouns are compared superlative adjectives are used.
Examples: The blue whale is the largest animal: Goa is the smallest State in India.
Did you know?
- Some adjectives come in pairs!
Examples: The speech was short and sweet: Slow and steady wins the race:
I am sick and tired of eating the same food.
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