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Definition of Adjective 👇
Word qualifying Noun or Pronoun is called
an Adjective. In other words an Adjective is a member of Parts of
Speech that modifies a Noun or a Pronoun. It is a word used to add
something to the meaning of a Noun or a Pronoun.
- Our house is 50 years old.
- That bird is very beautiful.
- Dogs are faithful animals.
- His future is very bright.
- It is a lovely study table.
- Your white dog seems hungry.
- My dog has brown eyes and fluffy skin.
- Her father is a good doctor.
- An honest person has a lot of friends.
Uses of Adjectives
i. Attributive Adjective: When an Adjective is placed before a Noun. It is used attributively
- Do not laugh at poor man.
(Here 'poor' is used as an attributive Adjective.)
- Riya met a tall and handsome Russian at the party.
(Here 'tall' and 'handsome' are used as an attributive Adjective.)
ii.Predicative Adjective: When an Adjective qualifies Noun or a Pronoun and is placed after a verb. It is used Predicatively.
- He is an Indian.
` (Here 'Indian' is used as an Predicative Adjective.)
- She is looking lovely today.
(Here 'lovely' is used as an Predicative Adjective.)
Note:
- An Attributive Adjective describes a noun and it is placed before a Noun.
Example:
Delhi is a big city.
- Predicative Adjective are placed after verbs in the predicate part and qualifies a noun or a pronoun.
The city of Delhi is big.
8 types of Adjectives in English Grammar are
- PROPER ADJECTIVE
- ADJECTIVES OF QUALITY
- ADJECTIVES OF QUANTITY
- NUMERAL ADJECTIVES
- DISTRIBUTIVE ADJECTIVES
- DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVES
- INTERROGATIVE ADJECTIVES
- POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES
i. PROPER ADJECTIVES: An adjective derived from a proper noun, from the name of geographical places (countries, continents, states, etc.) is called Proper Adjective. Asian people, Chinese toys, French food, English culture, Assamese tea, etc. are Proper Adjective.
Example Sentences:
- Assam tea is famous all over the world.
- His bride is an American girl.
- Chinese foods is favorite food for every Indian children's.
- Arabian gold is considered pure in the whole world.
- Indian girls love to wear sarees and salwar suit.
ii. ADJECTIVES OF QUALITY: An Adjective of Quality describes the quality, weakness or state of a person or a thing. Good, bad, wise, noble, rich, poor, hot, cold, etc. are an Adjective of Quality.
Example Sentences:
- Samrat Ashoka was a brave ruler of India.
- Imran Khan is a good leader of Pakistan.
- He told me a funny joke.
- We should eat healthy food.
- My father-in-law is a noble and wise person.
- We like to take hot coffee in winter.
Note: An Adjective of Quantity answers the question: How many?
iii. ADJECTIVES OF QUANTITY: An Adjective of Quantity denotes the quantity of a thing or idea. It is used for uncountable noun. Much, more, huge, some, all, any, half, full, whole, enough etc. are Adjective of Quantity.
Example Sentences:
- We have much work for the marriage arrangement.
- Ramesh has enough money to buy a car.
- My neighbor gave me much trouble yesterday.
- My father gave some food to beggar to eat.
- Whole class was absent today.
Note: An Adjective of Quantity answers the question: How much?
iv. NUMERAL ADJECTIVES: An adjectives which denotes the number of persons or thing is called a Numeral Adjective. It is used for countable noun. Numeral Adjectives are also known as Adjectives of Number.
Note: An Adjective of Numeral answers the question: How many?
Numeral Adjectives are of three kinds:
(a) Cardinal numbers indicates the exact number: fifty rupees, two birds, ninety dollars, etc.
Example:
- There are two birds sitting on the wall.
- My mother has given me fifty rupees for lunch.
- There are only four girls in our math section.
(b) Ordinal numbers indicates the order or rank: first, third , second, last, etc.
Example:
- Seventh house in this rode is my house.
- My daughter got first position in her class.
- Some boys who were sitting in the last bench were teasing the class teacher.
(c) Indefinite Adjectives do not indicates the exact number: all, few, some , any, several, etc.
Example:
- I have sold my many old books.
- Give some food to the beggar.
- All students of my class are going to Manali.
v. DISTRIBUTIVE ADJECTIVES: An adjective which refers to each one of a number is called a Distributive Adjective. It denotes a person or a thing separately. Each, every, either, neither are Distributive Adjective.
Example:
- Every child must be given sweets.
- Each boy must give one chance in cricket.
- Take dress either of these two.
- You can park your car on either side of the road.
- Neither candidate for this post was found suitable.
vi. DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVES: An adjective which is used to point out some person or thing is called a Demonstrative Adjective. This, that, these, those, such, certain etc. are Demonstrative Adjective.
Example Sentences:
- This box is very heavy.
- That house was built last year.
- These golden bangles are very beautiful.
- Those trees are very high.
- These furniture are too expensive.
- I have read these story books.
vii. INTERROGATIVE ADJECTIVES: An adjective which is used with a noun to ask a question is called an Interrogative Adjective.
Example Sentences:
- Whose book is lying on my bed?
- Which dress is yours?
- What gift have you brought for me?
- Whose money is on the rack?
- Whose marriage is today?
- Which bag is yours?
- What serial you like most?
- Which subject do you like most
- In which train you have booked your ticket?
viii. POSSESSIVE ADJECTIVES: A Possession Adjective shows possession or belonging. My, his, her, your, our, his, her, its, their, etc. are Possessive Adjective.
Example Sentences:
- This is my new story book.
- What is your mobile number?
- Their house is very big and beautiful.
- We went to his house on birthday party.
- Our house is under construction.
- Your doll is very beautiful.
- Her eyes is green and hair is very long.
- This is a mango tree. Its fruit is very sweet.
Note: A Possession Adjective answers the questions: whose?
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