6 Questions
Which type of adjective is used to describe a noun by asking a question?
Interrogative Adjectives
What type of adjectives indicate ownership or possession?
Possessive Adjectives
Where do predicate adjectives typically come in a sentence?
After linking verbs
Which type of adjective is derived from proper nouns and always capitalized?
Proper Adjectives
Which type of adjective gives information about the quantities of a noun by answering 'How much?' or 'How many?'
Numerical Adjectives
What do numerical adjectives specifically denote?
Quantity or position of nouns
Study Notes
Types of Adjectives
- Interrogative adjectives are used to describe a noun by asking a question (e.g., what, which, whose)
- Possessive adjectives indicate ownership or possession (e.g., my, your, her, its)
- Predicate adjectives typically come after a linking verb in a sentence (e.g., "She is happy")
- Proper adjectives are derived from proper nouns and are always capitalized (e.g., Chinese, American, Victorian)
- Quantitative adjectives give information about the quantities of a noun by answering 'How much?' or 'How many?' (e.g., some, all, few)
- Numerical adjectives specifically denote a specific number or quantity (e.g., one, five, hundred)
Test your knowledge of interrogative adjectives, possessive adjectives, and predicate adjectives with this quiz. Learn about describing nouns in questions, indicating possession, and identifying adjectives in sentences.
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