Adjectives

An adjective is a word that describes or limits a noun or a pronoun.

Classes of Adjectives

1. Descriptive Adjectives Proper Adjective is formed

from a proper noun.

American harbor French flag

Common Adjective

expresses the ordinary qualities of a noun or a pronoun.

deep harbor silk flag

Identify the common and proper adjectives:

1. Alice sang a Scottish ballad.2. The foamy waves washed

the sandy beach.3. American games are more

vigorous than Chinese games.

4. The happy children greeted their lovely teacher.

5. My dad can speak several French dialects.

2. Limiting Adjectives

Points out an object or denotes number. Numerical - denotes exact number Pronominal Adjectives 1. Demonstrative Adjectives

2. Possessive Adjectives 3. Interrogative Adjectives Articles – show whether the noun is used definitely or indefinitely

Pick out the limiting adjectives in the following sentences and tell to which class each belongs:

1. There were seven airplanes in the race.

2. Give John the box.3. These rocks are dangerous.4. My sister has three red dolls.5. We celebrated Tin’s tenth

birthday.