Post on 19-Dec-2015
Basic Definition
Adjective a word used to describe a noun or pronoun- ancient dinosaurs- an extinct species
Basic Definitions, cont.
Articles the articles a, an and
the are adjectives- A brontosaurus was
an animal over 70 feet long.
- The huge dinosaur ate plants.
Basic Definitions, cont.
Proper Adjective is formed from a proper noun and is always capitalized- A Wyoming museum
has the fossil skeleton of a huge apatosaurus.
Basic Definitions, cont.
Common Adjective any adjective which is not proper, and is not capitalized- Mice are sometimes
tiny thieves.
Basic Definitions, cont. Demonstrative
Adjectives
Points out a particular noun
this, these, that, those- This kitten is mean,
but that cat is meaner.
Basic Definitions, cont.
Demonstrative Adjectives, cont. Note: when a noun does not follow this, these, those or that they are pronouns, not adjectives!!!
Basic Definitions, cont.
Indefinite Adjectives gives an approximate number w/o telling exactly how many.- Some cats like
having many mice around to chase.
Basic Definitions, cont. 3 Basic forms of an Adjective
Positve Form- describes w/o
comparing to anyone or anything else
- Michael Jordan is incredible!
Basic Definitions, cont. 3 Basic forms of an Adjective, cont.
Comparitive Form- compares two
persons, places, things or ideas
- Michael Jordan is tougher than Karl Malone. He shoots better.
Basic Definitions, cont.
3 Basic forms of an Adjective, cont.
Superlative Form- compares three
or more persons, places, things or ideas
- Jordan is the most amazing player of all time. He’s the best!
that’s all, folks! Now…
Place notes in Grammar section Homework: Next to your list of
20 precise nouns for a favorite sport, write 20 powerful adjectives for the same sport!
Due tomorrow!