ADJECTIVES

definitions

An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or noun phrase or describes its referent.

types

usage

Adjectives are words that modify (describe) nouns.Adjectives do not modify verbs or adverbs or other adjectives. But adjectives can do more than just modify nouns. They can also act as a complement to linking verbs or the verb to be.

Comparative adjectives

We are planning to move to a cheaper apartment.

Superlative adjectives

We are trying to figure out the most simple way to explain the lesson to the students.

Predicate adjectives

The food in that restaurant is really delicious.

Compound adjectives

He gets very bad-tempered when he's tired.

Possesive adjectives

I spent the holiday at home with my parents.

Demonstrative adjectives

I will go to Nha Trang this weekend to visit my aunt.

Participial adjectives

The funny teacher cheered up the bored students.

Limiting adjectives

My mom has a headache so i bought her some aspirin

Descriptive adjectives

We are watching a scary movie in the cinema.

Interrogative adjectives

What will you do when you get lost in a forest?

Attributive adjectives

I gave my wife a special gift for her 40th birthday.

Distributive adjectives

Each student have their own room in the dormitory.