Adjective

I. Definition:
Modify a noun or pronoun; they identify a chactericstic or a quality of a noun or a
pronoun. In English, they occur before the noun or after verbs like is. They can be
inflected for degrees such as comparative (faster) and superlative (fastest).

II. How are adjectives used in sentences?

Adjectives modify or describe nouns and pronouns. They can be attributive
(occurring before the noun) or predicative (occurring after the noun). Predicative
adjectives typically follow a linking verb (such as forms of the verb “to be”) that
connects the subject of the sentence to the adjective.

Examples: Attributive and predicative adjectives

The proud soldier is home.

The soldier is proud.

III. Subtype
· Descriptive adjectives
Descriptive adjectives are adjectives that describe the characteristics, traits, or
qualities of a noun or pronoun. Most adjectives are descriptive adjectives. Words
such as purple, friendly, and attractive are examples of descriptive adjectives.

Examples

1. A lot of interesting people visit this park.

2. The children feel happy.

3. The leaves turned orange and red.

· Limiting adjectives
Limiting adjectives are adjectives that restrict a noun or pronoun rather than
describe any of its characteristics or qualities. Limiting adjectives overlap with
other types of adjectives such as demonstrative adjectives and possessive
adjectives. Limiting adjectives include words such as these, your, and some.

Examples

4. I bought some eggs at the store.

5. She found three pennies under the couch cushions.

6. Take a look at that house over there.