Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns. They can provide more information about the size, color, shape, age, material, quality, or origin of a noun or pronoun. Adjectives can also indicate the quantity or amount of a noun or pronoun.
Examples of adjectives:
- Large
- Blue
- Round
- Young
- Wooden
- Delicious
- Chinese
- Many
Adjectives are typically placed before the noun or pronoun they modify, although there are some exceptions. For example, the adjective "good" is often used after a linking verb (e.g. "The soup smells good"). Adjectives can also be used to compare two or more nouns or pronouns, such as "taller," "more interesting," or "less expensive."
Adjectives can be graded by degree to indicate different levels of comparison or intensity. The three degrees of comparison are:
- Positive degree: This is the basic form of the adjective, without any comparison or modification. Example: "The cat is cute."
- Comparative degree: This is used to compare two things or people. The comparative form is usually formed by adding "er" to the end of the adjective (e.g. "cute" becomes "cuter"), or by using "more" before the adjective (e.g. "more interesting"). Example: "The cat is cuter than the dog."
- Superlative degree: This is used to compare three or more things or people. The superlative form is usually formed by adding "est" to the end of the adjective (e.g. "cute" becomes "cutest"), or by using "most" before the adjective (e.g. "most interesting"). Example: "The cat is the cutest of all the animals."
Using adjectives can make writing or speaking more descriptive and interesting. However, it's important to use adjectives appropriately and accurately to avoid overuse or ambiguity.
