Understanding Adjectives in English

Questions and Answers

What part of speech do adjectives describe?

Conjunctions

Adverbs

Nouns or pronouns (correct)

Verbs

Which of the following is an example of a comparative adjective?

Interesting enough

Most interesting

Interesting

More interesting (correct)

What is the purpose of a superlative adjective?

To compare two similar qualities

To denote equality between two subjects

To describe a noun in its original form

To indicate the highest degree among three or more subjects (correct)

In the sentence 'This book is interesting', what degree of comparison is used?

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Where do adjectives typically appear in relation to the nouns they modify?

Before nouns or after link verbs Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an adjective according to the Collins Dictionary?

A word that describes a person or thing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a form of comparison for adjectives?

Descriptive Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective describes a quality without comparing it to others?

Positive adjective Signup and view all the answers

What term describes an adjective that modifies a subject in a sentence?

Subject complement Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'The movie made Karthik sleepy', what role does the adjective 'sleepy' play?

Object complement Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences contains coordinate adjectives?

The mobile phone is easy to use and handy. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when adjectives act like nouns in a sentence?

They can refer to a category of people. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of a subject complement?

The singer was talented. Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective in the sentence is functioning as a coordinate adjective? 'My room is small, bright, and cozy.'

all of the above Signup and view all the answers

In the phrase 'the poor and the oppressed', what role do the adjectives 'poor' and 'oppressed' play?

Nouns representing categories Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when an adjective is used to modify a noun and itself can act as a noun?

Multifunctional adjective Signup and view all the answers

What part of speech does an adjective belong to?

Conjunction Signup and view all the answers

Where do adjectives typically appear in a sentence?

Before a noun or after a linking verb Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a possessive adjective?

my Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an adjective?

Beautiful Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an adjective according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary?

A word that describes a person or thing Signup and view all the answers

What type of adjective is used to ask questions about nouns?

Interrogative Adjective Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adjectives indicates the location of nouns?

these Signup and view all the answers

Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'She is an excellent dancer.'

Excellent Signup and view all the answers

What defines a compound adjective?

Two or more adjectives combined into one Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adjectives indicates quantity?

Five Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a listed type of adjective?

Descriptive Adjective Signup and view all the answers

Which option is NOT a common form of adjectives?

Subjunctive Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'That was a thrilling experience,' what role does 'thrilling' serve?

Adjective Signup and view all the answers

How do adjectives improve writing and speech?

By providing visual descriptions Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when using adjectives in writing?

Using too many adjectives Signup and view all the answers

Which term includes all colors and numbers as a category?

Adjectives Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What Is an Adjective?

An adjective describes or provides additional information about a noun or pronoun.
Typically appears before the noun it modifies or after linking verbs.

Definition of an Adjective

Cambridge Dictionary defines it as a word that describes a noun or pronoun.
Collins Dictionary highlights adjectives describe person or things, e.g., "big," "dead," "financial."
Oxford Learner’s Dictionary lists examples including “big,” “red,” and “clever,” illustrating quality and distinctiveness.
Merriam-Webster emphasizes that adjectives denote quality, quantity, and distinctiveness.

Forms of Adjectives – Degrees of Comparison

Adjectives have three degrees of comparison:
- Positive: Original form (e.g., "interesting").
- Comparative: Compares two subjects (e.g., "more interesting").
- Superlative: Compares three or more subjects (e.g., "the most interesting").

Types of Adjectives

Possessive Adjectives: Indicate ownership (e.g., my, your, his).
Interrogative Adjectives: Ask questions about nouns (e.g., whose, what, which).
Demonstrative Adjectives: Indicate specific items in time or space (e.g., this, that, these, those).
Compound Adjectives: Formed by combining two or more adjectives (e.g., "happy-go-lucky").

How to Use Adjectives in Sentences

Adjectives enhance writing, providing vivid descriptions but should be used judiciously to avoid vagueness.
Consider the specific meaning to ensure clarity and precision in expression.
Ordering is essential when using multiple adjectives; follow the order of general to specific.

Examples of Adjectives

Colors and numbers are categorized as adjectives.
Can act as complements, modifying subjects (subject complement) or objects (object complement).
Coordinate Adjectives: Multiple adjectives describing the same noun, often separated by commas or “and” (e.g., "tall and thin").
Can function like nouns (e.g., "English" in "my English teacher").

Check Your Knowledge of Adjectives

Practical exercise includes identifying adjectives in sample sentences.

Frequently Asked Questions on Adjectives

What is an adjective?: Describes or provides information about nouns/pronouns.
Definition of an adjective?: A word that describes a noun/pronoun.
Forms of adjectives: Three degrees—positive, comparative, superlative.

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This quiz covers the definition, forms, and types of adjectives. You'll also learn how to use adjectives effectively in sentences with various examples. Test your knowledge and understanding of adjectives in English.