English Grammar - Adjective
Adjective – Complete Explanation An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun . It gives more information about quality, quantity, number, size, color, shape, ownership, or condition . Examples: a beautiful flower a red car three books my bag The adjectives are beautiful, red, three, my . Functions of Adjectives Adjectives answer questions such as: What kind? → a smart student Which one? → this book How many? → five pens How much? → some water Whose? → my phone Position of Adjectives 1. Before a noun (Attributive adjective) Examples: a small house a happy child Sentence: She bought a new dress. 2. After a linking verb (Predicative adjective) Common linking verbs: is am are was were seem become look Examples: The sky is blue . She looks tired . Types of Adjectives 1. Descriptive (Qualitative) Adjective Describes quality or characteristics. Examples: beautiful tall intelligent honest Sentences: She is an intelligent student. We saw a beauti...