Chapter 5 : Adjective
Chapter 5 : Adjective
Definition:
An Adjective is a word that describes or qualifies a Noun or Pronoun. It tells us what kind, which one, or how many.
Easy Trick:
If a word gives more information about a Noun or Pronoun, it is an Adjective.
If a word gives more information about a Noun or Pronoun, it is an Adjective.
Types of Adjective
| Type | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Shows quality | Beautiful, Honest, Brave |
| Quantity | Shows amount | Some, Much, Little |
| Number | Shows number or order | One, Two, First |
| Demonstrative | Points out a noun | This, That, These, Those |
| Possessive | Shows possession | My, Your, His, Her |
| Interrogative | Used in questions | Which, What, Whose |
Examples
| Sentence | Adjective |
|---|---|
| Riya is a beautiful girl. | Beautiful |
| I have two pens. | Two |
| This book is interesting. | This, Interesting |
| He has much money. | Much |
| My brother is honest. | My, Honest |
Important Rules
- An adjective describes a noun or pronoun.
- It usually comes before the noun.
- Some adjectives come after verbs like is, am, are, was, were.
- One noun can have more than one adjective.
Common Errors
| Wrong | Correct |
|---|---|
| She is more taller. | She is taller. |
| He is most strongest. | He is the strongest. |
| I have little books. | I have few books. |
Memory Trick
Remember the questions:
- What kind?
- Which one?
- How many?
- How much?
If a word answers any of these questions about a noun, it is an Adjective.
Golden Trick:
Describe = Adjective
Describe = Adjective
Practice Questions
- She has a ______ dress. (beautiful)
- I bought ______ apples. (five)
- ______ boy is my friend. (That)
- He is an ______ man. (honest)
- We have ______ water. (little)
Answers
- Beautiful
- Five
- That
- Honest
- Little
Quick Revision
- Adjective = Describes a Noun or Pronoun
- Quality → Beautiful
- Quantity → Much, Little
- Number → One, Two, First
- Demonstrative → This, That
- Possessive → My, Your
- Interrogative → Which, What
Exam Shortcut:
Describe = Adjective
How many? = Number Adjective
How much? = Quantity Adjective
Whose? = Possessive Adjective
Describe = Adjective
How many? = Number Adjective
How much? = Quantity Adjective
Whose? = Possessive Adjective