Adjectives are words that describe nouns or pronouns, adding details about quality, quantity, opinion, or origin. They make language vivid and precise! 📚
Key Uses of Adjectives ✅
- Describe characteristics: "A beautiful sunset"
- Quantify: "Three large apples"
- Express opinion: "This amazing idea"
- Specify origin: "French art"
Adjective Placement 📝
In English, adjectives typically come before the noun they modify:
Example: red car → red car
Exceptions include collective nouns (e.g., the poor, the rich) and compound adjectives (e.g., well-known author).
Types of Adjectives 🎯
| Type | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Descriptive | happy | Expresses feelings or traits |
| Demonstrative | this, that | Points to specific nouns |
| Interrogative | which, what | Used in questions |
| Quantitative | many, few | Indicates amount |
Practice Examples 📚
- The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
- She is a brilliant scientist.
- These old books are valuable.
For more grammar resources, visit our English Noun Guide to explore how adjectives interact with other parts of speech! 🚀