ADJECTIVES and ADVERBSpart 2 : ADJECTIVES and ADVERBSpart 2
KINDS OF ADJECTIVES : KINDS OF ADJECTIVES
There are different kinds of adjectives1.ADJECTIVES OF QUALITY OR DESCRIPTIVE ADJECTIVESeg: good, bad, hot, coldThey describe the shape,size,color etc of a person or thing.Milk is white.Today is a cold day.Fire is hot. : There are different kinds of adjectives1.ADJECTIVES OF QUALITY OR DESCRIPTIVE ADJECTIVESeg: good, bad, hot, coldThey describe the shape,size,color etc of a person or thing.Milk is white.Today is a cold day.Fire is hot.
List of Descriptive AdjectivesColors— black, blue, whiteSizes— big,small,largeShapes— triangular,roundQualities— good,bad,mediocrePersonality— happy,angryTime— yearly,monthlyAges— new,old,brand newSound— loud,noisy,silentTouch— slippery,stickyTaste— juicy,sweet : List of Descriptive AdjectivesColors— black, blue, whiteSizes— big,small,largeShapes— triangular,roundQualities— good,bad,mediocrePersonality— happy,angryTime— yearly,monthlyAges— new,old,brand newSound— loud,noisy,silentTouch— slippery,stickyTaste— juicy,sweet
2.PROPER ADJECTIVESeg: Indian, AmericanRomanThese are formed from proper nouns particularly from names of geographical places (continents,countries,states)Indian goods, Japanese toys. : 2.PROPER ADJECTIVESeg: Indian, AmericanRomanThese are formed from proper nouns particularly from names of geographical places (continents,countries,states)Indian goods, Japanese toys.
Proper Adjectives : Proper Adjectives
3.INTENSIFYING ADJECTIVESeg: mere,sheer,utter,quite,such,own,the very.It is sheer nonsense.This is the very book I was looking for. : 3.INTENSIFYING ADJECTIVESeg: mere,sheer,utter,quite,such,own,the very.It is sheer nonsense.This is the very book I was looking for.
4. ADJECTIVES OF QUANTITYAdjective of Quantity describe “How much” of a thing is meant.Eg: some, any, little, enough, all, muchWe need some rice.He drank all the milk.Is there any milk in the jug? : 4. ADJECTIVES OF QUANTITYAdjective of Quantity describe “How much” of a thing is meant.Eg: some, any, little, enough, all, muchWe need some rice.He drank all the milk.Is there any milk in the jug?
5.INTERROGATIVE ADJECTIVESare used with Nouns to ask questions.Eg: what, which, whose.Whose daughter is she?What movie do you want to see?Which leaves turn color first? : 5.INTERROGATIVE ADJECTIVESare used with Nouns to ask questions.Eg: what, which, whose.Whose daughter is she?What movie do you want to see?Which leaves turn color first?
6. ADJECTIVES OF NUMBERAdjectives of Number indicate “How many” persons or things are meant.Eg: few, many, several, two, five, second, fifth1. She is the first woman to climb Mt.Everest2. Two boys came in. : 6. ADJECTIVES OF NUMBERAdjectives of Number indicate “How many” persons or things are meant.Eg: few, many, several, two, five, second, fifth1. She is the first woman to climb Mt.Everest2. Two boys came in.
7. DISTRIBUTIVE ADJECTIVESEg: each, either, neither, everyI have invited every friend of mine.She had a child hanging onto each hand. : 7. DISTRIBUTIVE ADJECTIVESEg: each, either, neither, everyI have invited every friend of mine.She had a child hanging onto each hand.
8. DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVESEg: this, that, these, those are called Demonstrative Adjectives. They always answer the question “which one”Eg: Lets play this game and later watch that movie. : 8. DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVESEg: this, that, these, those are called Demonstrative Adjectives. They always answer the question “which one”Eg: Lets play this game and later watch that movie.
Adjectives usually answers 3 questions about the Nouns they describe. : Adjectives usually answers 3 questions about the Nouns they describe.
1. What kind of ?Eg: I found a pink rose in the park.What kind of rose ? PINK2. How many ?Eg: Four tickets, please.How many tickets ? FOUR3. Which one ?Eg:I would eat these chocolatesWhich chocolates ? THESE : 1. What kind of ?Eg: I found a pink rose in the park.What kind of rose ? PINK2. How many ?Eg: Four tickets, please.How many tickets ? FOUR3. Which one ?Eg:I would eat these chocolatesWhich chocolates ? THESE
Identify the kinds of adjectivesTEST1. This is my house.2. There are many people in the hall.3. With this money you can either buy a house or a car.4. There is enough milk to make tea. : Identify the kinds of adjectivesTEST1. This is my house.2. There are many people in the hall.3. With this money you can either buy a house or a car.4. There is enough milk to make tea.
TEST5. That was a white horse.6.Whose book is lying on the table?7.This is utter carelessness.8.She is American by birth. : TEST5. That was a white horse.6.Whose book is lying on the table?7.This is utter carelessness.8.She is American by birth.
TIP 1: Adjective usually comes immediately before the Noun it describes.Eg: A small boy stood by the bridgeTIP 2: Sometimes the Adjective comes after the Noun.Eg: The man in the workshop was funny : TIP 1: Adjective usually comes immediately before the Noun it describes.Eg: A small boy stood by the bridgeTIP 2: Sometimes the Adjective comes after the Noun.Eg: The man in the workshop was funny
TESTIdentify the Adjectives and its place1. The lion standing by the tree is angry.2. The magical wizard cast a spell on the witch.3. The monster under my bed is furry.4. The unicorn ran into the dark forest. : TESTIdentify the Adjectives and its place1. The lion standing by the tree is angry.2. The magical wizard cast a spell on the witch.3. The monster under my bed is furry.4. The unicorn ran into the dark forest.
HOW TO COMPARE ADJECTIVE ?Positive degree----The simplest form.Comparative degree----Comparing two things or persons.Superlative degree----Comparing three or more things or persons. : HOW TO COMPARE ADJECTIVE ?Positive degree----The simplest form.Comparative degree----Comparing two things or persons.Superlative degree----Comparing three or more things or persons.
HOW TO COMPARE ADJECTIVE ?1. Add er and est to short Adjective : HOW TO COMPARE ADJECTIVE ?1. Add er and est to short Adjective
2. If a short Adjective ends with a consonant “y” : 2. If a short Adjective ends with a consonant “y”
3. If a short Adjective ends with “e” : 3. If a short Adjective ends with “e”
4. Put “more(less)” and “most(least)”in front of longer Adjectives. : 4. Put “more(less)” and “most(least)”in front of longer Adjectives.
Some Adjectives are “irregular Adjectives” and don’t follow the rules. : Some Adjectives are “irregular Adjectives” and don’t follow the rules.
TIP: Never use er or est at the same time you use more or most.Eg: more shortermost alertest : TIP: Never use er or est at the same time you use more or most.Eg: more shortermost alertest
Using the words “less and fewer”If you can count the objects, use the word “fewer”If the objects are not countable, use “less”Eg: There were fewer students in class.My glass has less orange juice. : Using the words “less and fewer”If you can count the objects, use the word “fewer”If the objects are not countable, use “less”Eg: There were fewer students in class.My glass has less orange juice.
Find out which words are ADJECTIVES : Find out which words are ADJECTIVES
ANSWERSsmoothbravecleverhotpleasantattractive : ANSWERSsmoothbravecleverhotpleasantattractive
THANK YOU : THANK YOU