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Exercise 1: Identifying Types of Adjectives

1. Descriptive

2. Descriptive

3. Numeral

4. Proper

5. Demonstrative

6. Proper

7. Descriptive

8. Numeral

9. Descriptive

10. Proper

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Suitable Adjectives

1. old, Spanish, ancient

2. those

3. several, three

4. first

5. ancient

6. this, tasty

7. old

8. These, happy

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Adjective

1. Italian

2. These

3. first

4. six

5. interesting

Exercise 4: Identifying Subject and Objective Complements

1. SC (excited describes the children, who are the subject)

2. OC (mesmerizing describes the decorations, which are the object)

3. SC (fascinating describes the book, which is the subject)

4. OC (red describes the fence, which is the object)

5. SC (boring describes the movie, which is the subject)

Exercise 5: Completing Sentences

1. tired

2. confusing

3. exciting

4. amazed

5. interesting

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EX 1:

1. beautiful red : Descriptive

2. absolutely delicious : Descriptive

3. four : Quantitative

around : Desmonstrative

4. The American : Proper

the museum : Proper

5. That : Desmonstrative

mine: Possesive

6. Mexican: Proper

7. clear : Descriptive

8. seem : Predicative

This : Desmonstrative

impossible : Descriptive

9. The French : Proper

smell: Precriptive

strong: Descriptive

EX 2:

1. Spanish

2. Several

3. three

4. first

5. ancient

6. This

7. old

8. Those

EX 3

1. Italian

2. Many

3. First

4. Six

5. Interesting

EX 4

1. excited : SC

2. mesmerizing : OC

3. fascinating : SC

4. red : OC

5. boring : SC

EX 5

1. Tired

2. puzzle confusing

3. excited

4. amazing

5. interesting

EX 6

lovely small old round green French : Coordinate

lovely, small, old, round, green : descriptive

small: size

old: age

round: shape

green: color

French : Proper, origin

the market: denominal

ceramic : Material

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Exercise 1:

1. a - Numeral; beatiful red: descriptive Adj;.

2. These - demonstrative adj; absolutely: descriptive Adj;

3. four - nummeral;

4. the american tourists - proper; intersted in - descriptive

5. that book - demonstrative;

6. mexican burrito - proper

7. clear sky -descriptive

8. seven - numeral

9. this - demonstrative; impossible - descriptive Adj

10. the french cheese - proper; strong - descriptive Adj

Exercise 2:

1. ancient

2. those

3. three

4. first

5 Spanish

6. tasty

7. old

8. These/happy

Exercise 3:

1. Italian

2. these

3. first

4. six

1. intersting

Exercise 4:

1 SC

2 OC

3 SC

4 OC

5 CC

Exercise 5

1 tired

2 confusing

3 excited

4 amazed

5 interesting

Exercise 6

lovely -0

small - Size

round - shape

old - age

green - colour

Frech - Origin

creamic - material

serving - purpose

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Exercise 1: Identifying Types of Adjectives

Directions: Read the sentences below and identify the type of adjective used (Descriptive, Proper, Demonstrative, Numeral). Write your answer beside each sentence.

She wore a beautiful red dress to the party. (Descriptive)

These cookies are absolutely delicious! (Descriptive)

There were four chairs around the table. (Numeral - Quantitative)

The American tourists seemed very interested in the museum exhibits. (Proper)

That book on the shelf is mine. (Demonstrative)

He ordered a Mexican burrito. (Proper)

I have never seen such a clear sky. (Predicative - Descriptive)

There are seven days in a week. (Numeral)

This problem seems impossible to solve. (Predicative - Descriptive)

The French cheese smells strong. (Proper)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Suitable Adjectives

Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable adjectives from the box. More than one adjective may be appropriate for some blanks.

Box: old, this, Spanish, three, happy, ancient, several, those, tasty, first

I bought a (old) guitar at the flea market.

(Spanish) books are due tomorrow at the library.

She has (three) cats and two dogs at home.

He was the (first) person to arrive at the meeting.

They live in an (ancient) castle in Scotland.

(This) dish is too spicy for me to eat.

My grandmother is 85 years (old).

(Those) children playing in the park seem very (happy).

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Adjective

Directions: Choose the correct adjective from the parentheses to complete each sentence.

He prefers this Italian food. (Italian, this)

These many students will go on the field trip. (These, Many)

She won the first happy prize in the competition. (first, happy)

I need to buy six new pairs of shoes for the kids. (new, six)

The movie was not some interesting; I felt bored. (interesting, some)

Exercise 4: Identifying Subject and Objective Complements

Directions: Identify whether the highlighted adjective in each sentence is a subject complement (SC) or an objective complement (OC). Write your answer beside each sentence.

The children are excited about the trip. (SC)

She found the decorations mesmerizing. (OC)

The book was fascinating. (SC)

They painted the old fence red. (OC)

The movie seems boring to some viewers. (SC)

Exercise 5: Completing Sentences

Directions: Complete the sentences by using "-ing" or "-ed" adjectives that make sense in the context.

I am tired (tire) because I was up all night studying.

She calls the puzzle confusing (confuse) because the pieces don’t fit.

The match was exciting (excite), and everyone was cheering loudly.

We were amazed (amaze) by the magician’s performance.

The lesson is interesting (interest), and it keeps the students engaged.

Exercise 6:

Let's break down the order that can usually be remembered by the acronym OSASCOMP, which stands for Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, and Purpose.

"She bought a lovely small old round green French ceramic serving bowl at the market."

She (noun) bought (verb) a (quantity) lovely (opinion) small (size) old (age) round (shape) green (color) French (origin) ceramic (material) serving (purpose) bowl (object) at the market (descriptive adjective).

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These exercises aim to reinforce the understanding of different types of adjectives and their correct use in sentences, helping you improve your grammar skills.

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These exercises aim to reinforce the understanding of different types of adjectives and their correct use in sentences, helping you improve your grammar skills.

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Exercise 1: Identifying Types of Adjectives

Directions: Read the sentences below and identify the type of adjective used (Descriptive, Proper, Demonstrative, Numeral). Write your answer beside each sentence.

1. She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.

2. These cookies are absolutely delicious!

3. There were four chairs around the table.

4. The American tourists seemed very interested in the museum exhibits.

5. That book on the shelf is mine.

6. He ordered a Mexican burrito.

7. I have never seen such a clear sky.

8. There are seven days in a week.

9. This problem seems impossible to solve.

10. The French cheese smells strong.

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks with Suitable Adjectives

Directions: Fill in the blanks with suitable adjectives from the box. More than one adjective may be appropriate for some blanks.

Box: old, this, Spanish, three, happy, ancient, several, those, tasty, first

1. I bought a ______ guitar at the flea market.

2. ______ books are due tomorrow at the library.

3. She has ______ cats and two dogs at home.

4. He was the ______ person to arrive at the meeting.

5. They live in an ______ castle in Scotland.

6. ______ dish is too spicy for me to eat.

7. My grandmother is 85 years ______.

8. ______ children playing in the park seem very ______.

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Adjective

Directions: Choose the correct adjective from the parentheses to complete each sentence.

1. He prefers ______ food. (Italian, this)

2. ______ students will go on the field trip. (These, Many)

3. She won the ______ prize in the competition. (first, happy)

4. I need to buy ______ pairs of shoes for the kids. (new, six)

5. The movie was not ______; I felt bored. (interesting, some)

Exercise 4: Identifying Subject and Objective Complements

Directions: Identify whether the highlighted adjective in each sentence is a subject complement (SC) or an objective complement (OC). Write your answer beside each sentence.

1. The children are excited about the trip. (______)

2. She found the decorations mesmerizing. (______)

3. The book was fascinating. (______)

4. They painted the old fence red. (______)

5. The movie seems boring to some viewers. (______)

Exercise 5: Completing Sentences

Directions: Complete the sentences by using "-ing" or "-ed" adjectives that make sense in the context.

1. I am ________ (tire) because I was up all night studying.

2. She calls the puzzle ________ (confuse) because the pieces don’t fit.

3. The match was ________ (excite), and everyone was cheering loudly.

4. We were ________ (amaze) by the magician’s performance.

5. The lesson is ________ (interest), and it keeps the students engaged.

Exercise 6:

Let's break down the order that can usually be remembered by the acronym OSASCOMP, which stands for Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material, and Purpose.

"She bought a lovely small old round green French ceramic serving bowl at the market."

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1. Group:

A. Descriptive adjectives:

Attributive adjectives

Predicate adjectives

B. Limiting adjectives:

Definite and Indefinite Articles (a/an/ the)

Possessive (my, your, her, his, their, our, its)

Demonstrative (this, that, these, those)

Indefinite ("some," "any," "several," "few," "many," "much," "most," "all," "each," "every," "no," "another," "other," "various," and "certain.")

Interrogative (which, what, whose)

Quantitative: Cardinal & Ordinal

Proper

Distributive (each, every, either, neither, any)

Denominal = Nouns used as Adjective

2. Function:

Predicative adjective (also called predicate adjective) is a traditional term for an adjective that usually comes after a linking verb rather than before a noun. (Contrast with an attributive adjective.)

Another term for a predicative adjective is a subject complement.

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Subject complement or an object complement

Ex 1: Identify the complement in each of the following sentences and note whether it is a subject complement or an object complement.

1. (S) Pablo is extremely intelligent.

2. I find him intelligent (O).

3. (S) Shyla eventually became my best friend.

4. (S) Our neighbor's dogs are very dangerous.

5. Ginger's hair dye turned the water pink (O).

6. After our disagreement on the first day of school, Jenny became my friend for life. (O)

7. We painted the ceiling blue. (O)

8. You are making me sad. (O)

9. Paula is a good dancer. (S)

10. Dorothy named her parakeet Onan. (S)

11. Known as "the father of the Texas blues," Blind Lemon Jefferson was a popular entertainer in the 1920s. (S)

12. The gift Karen gave her brother was a hamster. (O)

13. Buck grew up in Oklahoma and became an expert horse rider before reaching his 18th birthday. (S)

14. I once considered Nancy my fiercest enemy. (O)

15. After reviewing the details of the case, the court pronounced the boy not guilty. (S)

16. By the second month of the drought, the river had run dry. (S)

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1. Subject complement

2. Subject complement

3. Subject complement

4. Object complement

5. Object complement

6. subject

7. subject

8. subject

9. object

10. object

11. Object

12. Subject

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Exercise 1

Complete the sentences for each situation. Use the word in brackets+ -ing or -ed.

1   The movie wasn’t as good as we had expected. (disappoint…)

a   The movie was …………………….

b   We were ……………………. with the movie.

2   Donna teaches young children. It’s a very hard job, but she enjoys it. (exhaust…)

a   She enjoys her job, but it’s often …………………….

b   At the end of a day’s work, she is often …………………….

3   It’s been raining all day. I hate this weather. (depress…)

a   This weather is …………………….

b   This weather makes me …………………….

c   It’s silly to get ……………………. because of the weather.

4   Clare is going to Mexico next month. She has never been there before. (excit…)

a   It will be an ……………………. experience for her.

b   Going to new places is always …………………….

c   She is really ……………………. about going to Mexico.

Exercise 2

Choose the correct word.

1   I was disappointing / disappointed with the film. I had expected it to be better.

2   Are you interesting / interested in football?

3   The new project sounds exciting / excited. I’m looking forward to working on it.

4   It’s embarrassing / embarrassed when you have to ask people for money.

5   Do you easily get embarrassing / embarrassed?

6   I had never expected to get the job. I was really amazing / amazed when I was offered it.

7   She has really learnt very fast. She has made amazing / amazed progress.

8   I didn’t find the situation funny. I was not amusing / amused.

9   It was a really terrifying / terrified experience. Everybody was very shocking / shocked.

10   Why do you always look so boring / bored? Is your life really so boring / bored?

11   He’s one of the most boring / bored people I’ve ever met. He never stops talking and he never says anything interesting / interested.

Exercise 3

Complete each sentence using a word from the box.

amusing/amused              annoying/annoyed             boring/bored

confusing/confused          disgusting/disgusted         exciting/excited

exhausting/exhausted     interesting/interested       surprising /surprised

1   He works very hard. It’s not ……………………. that he’s always tired.

2   I’ve got nothing to do. I’m …………………….

3   The teacher’s explanation was ……………………. . Most of the students didn’t understand it.

4   The kitchen hadn’t been cleaned for ages. It was really …………………….

5   I don’t visit art galleries very often. I’m not particularly ……………………. in art.

6   There’s no need to get ……………………. just because I’m a few minutes late.

7   The lecture was ……………………. . I fell asleep.

8   I’ve been working very hard all day and now …………………….

9   I’m starting a new job next week. I’m very ……………………. about it.

10   Steve is good at telling funny stories. He can be very …………………….

11   Helen is a very ……………………. person. She knows a lot, she’s travelled a lot and she’s done lots of different things.

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2. a twelve- story building

3. a five- year - old boy

4. a thirty- page report

5. high-spirited students

6. well-behaved children

7. a green -eyed monster

8. a short -haired man

9. a kind-hearted lady

10. a time - saving app

11. a mouth - watering dessert

12. a strong - willed woman

13. slow - moving traffic

14. a good - looking man

15. long - lasting medicine

16. an open -minded person

17. a brightly - light room

18. a thought - provoking documentary

19. a world -famous museum

20. fat -free cookies

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1. messy - descriptive adjectives

2. French - proper adjectives

3. all - quantitative adjectives

4. sufficient - quantitative adjectives

5. interesting - descriptive adjectives

6. any -quantitative adjectives

7. no - quantitative adjectives

8. Either - distributive adjectives

9. this - Demonstrative adj

heavier - comparative

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Exercise 2: Identify the Adjective and Its Type

Read the following sentences and identify the adjective and its type.

1. Tom is a good runner. (Denominal/ Demonstrative)

2. She bought some Italian shoes. (Proper Adjectives)

3. The woman spent all her money. (Possessive Adjectives)

4. We have enough food for the trip. (Quantitative Adjectives)

5. Reading books is an interesting activity. (Coordinate Adjectives)

6. The cat didn't drink any milk. (Quantitative Adjectives)

7. There is no sugar left in the jar. (Distributive Adjectives)

8. Both girls were present at the meeting. (Coordinate Adjectives)

9. This book is more interesting than the other one. (Predicative Adjectives)

10. The black cat is very fluffy. (Descriptive Adjectives)

11. The cake was delicious. (Demonstrative Adjectives)

12. Which book is yours? (Interrogative Adjectives)

13. These mangoes are very sweet. (Predicative Adjective)

14. He came first in the race. (Demonstrative Adjectives)

15. I saw the incident with my own eyes. (Possessive Adjectives)

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Subject complement or an object complement

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Ex 1:

1. Pablo is extremely intelligent. (subject complement)

2. I find him intelligent. (object complement)

3. Shyla eventually became my best friend. (subject complement)

4. Our neighbor's dogs are very dangerous. (subject complement)

5. Ginger's hair dye turned the water pink. (object complement)

6. After our disagreement on the first day of school, Jenny became my friend for life. (subject complement)

7. We painted the ceiling blue. (object complement)

8. You are making me sad. (object complement)

9. Paula is a good dancer. (subject complement)

10. Dorothy named her parakeet Onan. (object complement)

11. Known as "the father of the Texas blues," Blind Lemon Jefferson was a popular entertainer in the 1920s. (subject complement)

12. The gift Karen gave her brother was a hamster. (subject complement)

13. Buck grew up in Oklahoma and became an expert horse rider before reaching his 18th birthday. (subject complement)

14. I once considered Nancy my fiercest enemy. (object complement)

15. After reviewing the details of the case, the court pronounced the boy not guilty. (object complement)

16. By the second month of the drought, the river had run dry. (subject complement)​

Ex 2:

1. Verb – is; subject complement – the captain

2. Verb – pronounced; object – the judgment

3. Verb – looked; subject complement – worried

4. Verb – should be; subject complement – kind

5. Verb – brought; direct object – tea; indirect object – us

6. Verb – asked; direct object – several questions; indirect object – him

7. Verb – send; direct object – our greetings; indirect object – him

8. Verb – should keep; object – our surroundings; object complement – clean

9. Verb – has brought; indirect object – me; direct object – a computer

10. Verb – elected; object – Martin; object complement – their monitor

11. Verb – made; object – the host; object complement – happy

12. Verb – is; subject complement – interesting

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Subject complement or an object complement

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Subject complement or an object complement

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Ex 1: Identify the complement in each of the following sentences and note whether it is a subject complement or an object complement.

1. Pablo is extremely intelligent.

2. I find him intelligent.

3. Shyla eventually became my best friend.

4. Our neighbor's dogs are very dangerous.

5. Ginger's hair dye turned the water pink.

6. After our disagreement on the first day of school, Jenny became my friend for life.

7. We painted the ceiling blue.

8. You are making me sad.

9. Paula is a good dancer.

10. Dorothy named her parakeet Onan.

11. Known as "the father of the Texas blues," Blind Lemon Jefferson was a popular entertainer in the 1920s.

12. The gift Karen gave her brother was a hamster.

13. Buck grew up in Oklahoma and became an expert horse rider before reaching his 18th birthday.

14. I once considered Nancy my fiercest enemy.

15. After reviewing the details of the case, the court pronounced the boy not guilty.

16. By the second month of the drought, the river had run dry.

Ex 2: Identify the verb, subject complement, direct object, indirect object and object complement in the following sentences.

1. George is the captain.

2. The judge pronounced the judgment.

3. My sister looked worried.

4. Parents should be kind to their children.

5. Mother brought us tea.

6. The officer asked him several questions.

7. Let us send him our greetings.

8. We should keep our surroundings clean.

9. My aunt has brought me a computer.

10. The class elected Martin their monitor.

11. Our visit made the host happy.

12. This book is interesting.

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1. The unemployed

2. the disabled

3. the hungry

4. the young

5. the injured

6. the rich

7. the weakened

8. the homeless

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Complete the sentences below using 'the' + one of the following adjectives:

1. The government needs to do more to help ______ find jobs.

2. Most car parks have special parking spaces for _______.

3. Timothy works for an organization that provides food for ________ in Africa.

4. Do you think ______ are the future of this country?

5. Immediately after the accident, _______ were taken to hospital.

6. There is a huge gap between ______ and poor.

7. The dictator started to imprison the educated in order to strengthen his power over _______.

8. The local government decided to build special tents for _____ .

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Exercise 1

1. Messy – Adjective of Quality

2. French – Proper Adjective

3. All – Adjective of Quantity

4. Sufficient – Adjective of Quantity

5. Interesting – Adjective of Quality.

6. Any – Adjective of Quantity

7. No – Adjective of Quantity

8. Either – Distributive Adjective

9. This – Demonstrative Adjective

10. Fluffy – Adjective of Quality

11. Delicious – Adjective of Quality

12. Whose – Interrogative Adjective

13. Sweet – Adjective of Quality

14. Second – Numeral Adjective

15. Own – Emphasising Adjective

16. Splendid – Adjective of Quality

17. Victorian – Proper Adjective

18. Largest – Adjective of Quality

19. Most – Numeral Adjective

20. Those – Demonstrative Adjective

Exercise 2:

1. Good – Adjective of Quality

2. Italian – Proper Adjective

3. All – Adjective of Quantity

4. Enough – Adjective of Quantity

5. Interesting – Adjective of Quality

6. Any – Adjective of Quantity

7. No – Adjective of Quantity

8. Both – Distributive Adjective

9. This – Demonstrative Adjective

10. Fluffy – Adjective of Quality

11. Delicious – Adjective of Quality

12. Which – Interrogative Adjective

13. Sweet – Adjective of Quality

14. First – Numeral Adjective

15. Own – Emphasizing Adjective

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Exercise 1: Identify the Adjective and Mention Their Type

Go through the following sentences and identify the type of adjective used in them.

1. Sharon will clean her messy room today.

2. My sister brought some French pastries.

3. The miser lost all his money.

4. There haven’t been sufficient crops to sell this year.

5. Collecting coins is an interesting hobby.

6. The boy did not have any soup.

7. There’s no milk left in the bowl.

8. Either boy was present there.

9. This bag is heavier than the suitcase.

10. The white pomeranian is very fluffy.

11. The food was delicious.

12. Whose pencil box is this?

13. These apples are pretty sweet.

14. Shiv came second in the marathon.

15. I saw it with my own eyes.

16. What a splendid piece of art!

17. Emily Bronte was a Victorian novelist.

18. The Atlantic Ocean is the largest ocean in the world.

19. Most children are playing.

20. I did not find those books.

Exercise 2: Identify the Adjective and Its Type

Read the following sentences and identify the adjective and its type.

1. Tom is a good runner.

2. She bought some Italian shoes.

3. The woman spent all her money.

4. We have enough food for the trip.

5. Reading books is an interesting activity.

6. The cat didn't drink any milk.

7. There is no sugar left in the jar.

8. Both girls were present at the meeting.

9. This book is more interesting than the other one.

10. The black cat is very fluffy.

11. The cake was delicious.

12. Which book is yours?

13. These mangoes are very sweet.

14. He came first in the race.

15. I saw the incident with my own eyes.

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-ed adjectives

Adjectives that end in -ed generally describe emotions – they tell us how people feel.

I was so bored in that lesson, I almost fell asleep.
He was surprised to see Helen after all those years.
She was really tired and went to bed early.

-ing adjectives

Adjectives that end in -ing generally describe the thing that causes the emotion – a boring lesson makes you feel bored.

Have you seen that film? It's really frightening.
I could listen to her for hours. She's so interesting.
I can't sleep! That noise is really annoying!

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1. nice yellow bow

2. small white cat

3. some great big

4. two very smart

5. big green-yellow

6. delicious smell baked

7. getting cold outside

8. taking sounds interesting

9. blue silk tie

10. cute new boy

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Exercise 1: Identifying Adjective Types

Instructions: Identify the type of adjective used in each sentence. Write your answer in the blank.

1. The green grass is very soothing. Color-Descriptive Adjectives

2. She has two cats. Quantitative Adjectives

3. That is my book on the table. Possessive Adjectives

4. He bought the red car. Descriptive Adjectives

5. Which book do you think is more interesting? Interrogative Adjectives

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective given in parentheses. Choose from descriptive, quantitative, possessive, comparative, superlative, interrogative, or any other type that fits.

1. I need a largest (large) size in this shirt.

2. There are more several (several) ways to solve this issue.

3. Whose is (Whose) jacket is this?

4. She is the best kindness (kind) person in our group.

5. He runs faster(fast) than anyone else in the class.

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1. nice yellow bow

2. small white cat

3. some great big

4. two very smart

5. big green and yellow

6. baked smell delicious

7. getting cold outside

8. taking sounds interesting

9. blue silk tie

10. cute new boy

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Exercise 1

Answers:

1. Descriptive

2. Quantitative

3. Possessive

4. Descriptive

5. Interrogative

Exercise 2

Answers:

1. larger (comparative)

2. several (quantitative)

3. Whose (interrogative)

4. kindest (superlative)

5. faster (comparative)

Exercise 3

Answers:

A - 1. Distributive

B - 2. Interrogative

C - 3. Descriptive

D - 4. Denominal

Exercise 4

Answers:

1. The friendly, helpful guide showed us around the city. (Article)

2. He is reading the book, a thriller that is very engaging. (Appositive)

3. A tall, ancient tree stands in the courtyard. (Article)

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Exercise 1: Identifying Adjective Types

Instructions: Identify the type of adjective used in each sentence. Write your answer in the blank.

1. The green grass is very soothing. _________

2. She has two cats. _________

3. That is my book on the table. _________

4. He bought the red car. _________

5. Which book do you think is more interesting? _________

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective given in parentheses. Choose from descriptive, quantitative, possessive, comparative, superlative, interrogative, or any other type that fits.

1. I need a __________ (large) size in this shirt.

2. There are __________ (several) ways to solve this issue.

3. __________ (Whose) jacket is this?

4. She is the __________ (kind) person in our group.

5. He runs __________ (fast) than anyone else in the class.

Exercise 3: Matching Exercise

Instructions: Match the sentence to the correct type of adjective.

Sentence:

A. I have every reason to be happy.

B. Which option do you prefer?

C. He adopted a stray dog.

D. They belong to separate classes.

Adjective Type:

1. Distributive

2. Interrogative

3. Descriptive

4. Denominal

Exercise 4: Create Sentences

Instructions: Use the given adjectives to create sentences. Choose the type from coordinate, appositive, or article.

1. (a/the) ________ friendly, helpful guide showed us around the city.

2. He is reading (a/the) ________ book, a thriller that is very engaging.

3. (a/the) ________ tall, ancient tree stands in the courtyard.

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Broadly speaking, there are 2 types of position in a sentence for adjectives:

1. Before a noun (attributive position)

Examples:
There is a small dog in the garden.
I have some new shoes.

2. After link verbs (predicative position)

Examples of link verb: appear, be, become, feel, get, look, seem, smell, taste.

Example sentences:
The car is old.
Jane is feeling cold.
The flower smells nice.

Adjectives after a link verb function as a subject complement. This means that the adjective after the linking verb is giving us more information about the subject of the sentence.

***Most adjectives are used in both positions.
Certain adjectives are used only in the attributive position.
Certain adjectives are used only in the predicative position.

3. Adjectives that are used only before the noun

elder, eldest, live, main

These adjectives are used only before the noun (attributive position):

Examples:
My elder sister is a teacher.
There is a live fish in the aquarium.
I crossed the main road.

** These adjectives are not used after a link verb (predicative position):
My sister is elder.
The fish seems live.
The road is main.

4. Adjectives used only after a link verb

afraid, alone, ashamed, asleep, awake

These adjectives are used only after a link verb (predicative position)

Examples:
He seems afraid.
She is alone for Christmas.
He feels ashamed.
The baby is asleep.
She is awake.

5. These adjectives are not used before the noun (attributive position)
The afraid man….
The alone woman…..
The ashamed man…
The asleep baby…..
The awake girl…..

6. After “find” / “make” / “keep” + object

The adjective is placed at the end of the following structure as shown:

“find” or “make” or “keep” + object + adjective

Examples:
He found the article interesting.
Alcohol makes him tired.

The adjective functions as an object complement. This means that the adjective is giving us more information about the object of the sentence.

7. Adjectives are always placed after certain words

Adjectives always go after (not before) these words:

anything, everything, nothing, something
anywhere, everywhere, nowhere, somewhere
anybody, everybody, nobody, somebody

Examples:
Did you do anything exciting yesterday?
I want to go somewhere quiet.
There wasn’t anybody famous at the party.

8. Adjectives without nouns

“the” + adjective

We use the expression “the” + adjective to describe certain groups of people.
The meaning is general. We are generalizing.
The expression is always plural in meaning. We are referring to all members of the group.

Example: The unemployed
The unemployed think that the government is ignoring them.

“the unemployed” is referring to all unemployed people. Notice the form of the verb “think” – It is in the third person plural form because “the unemployed” is considered to be plural.

More examples:
the blind
the dead
the deaf
the disabled
the old
the poor
the rich
the unemployed

Example:
Mark often gives money to the poor.

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8. Predicative Adjectives

Predicative adjectives are unique because they appear after the verb to shed more light on the subject. They’re like the detectives of the adjective world, revealing more clues about the noun in question. Predicative adjectives don’t go before the noun they describe; instead, they follow linking verbs such as ‘is,’ ‘seem,’ ‘look,’ or ‘feel.’ This position allows them to give us a fuller picture of the subject.

One cool thing about predicative adjectives is that they can tell us about a state or condition that might change over time. For example, when we say, “The sky is blue,” ‘blue’ is a predicative adjective that gives us the lowdown on the sky’s color at that moment, which, as we know, can change.

Examples of predicative adjectives in action include:

“The water is cold.”

“The story seems unbelievable.”

“The cookies smell amazing.”

9. Distributive Adjectives

Distributive adjectives are like the attention-givers of the English language. They make sure every single member of a group gets a spotlight, one at a time. When you use words like ‘each,’ ‘every,’ ‘any,’ ‘neither,’ or ‘either,’ you’re not talking about the group as a whole but rather focusing on individual elements within that group.

These adjectives are super useful when you want to make sure no one or nothing gets left out. For example, saying, “Each student must submit their project by Friday” ensures that the rule applies to every student individually rather than to the class as a collective entity.

Here are some examples to see distributive adjectives in action:

“Each cat has its own personality.”

“Every answer was correct.”

“Either road leads to the town.”

10. Interrogative Adjectives

Interrogative adjectives are the question-askers in the world of words. They’re the ones that turn our statements into queries and look for more information; when you use ‘which,’ ‘what,’ or ‘whose,’ you’re not just making a statement; you’re asking for clarification, specifics, or ownership.

Interrogative adjectives make our questions clear and focused. They guide the conversation by indicating the kind of answer we’re seeking. Whether it’s a choice among options with “Which cake do you prefer?” or seeking identification with “What street is this?”

Here are some examples to illustrate interrogative adjectives in action:

“What time is the meeting?”

“Which option did you choose?”

“Whose idea was it to start this project?”

11. Denominal Adjectives

Denominal adjectives are a unique and interesting part of the English language. They start their lives as nouns but transform into adjectives to describe another noun, adding a layer of meaning or context. This transformation gives them more information about the characteristics, origin, or type of the nouns they modify.

For instance, when we talk about a “gold watch,” ‘gold’ originally refers to the metal itself, a noun. But in this context, ‘gold’ is an adjective that tells us what the watch is made of or looks like. This shift from noun to adjective enriches our description, making it more specific and vivid.

Denominal adjectives include words about the origin or source, like “American cuisine” or “Victorian architecture.” Here, ‘American’ and ‘Victorian’ provide context about the style or cultural background of the nouns they describe, offering insights into geographical or historical significance.

Examples of denominal adjectives in use:

“Leather jacket” (tells us the material of the jacket)

“Chicken soup” (indicates the key ingredient of the soup)

“Science fiction movie” (describes the genre of the movie)

12. Appositive Adjectives

Appositive adjectives are special because they act like a sidekick to a noun, providing bonus details that add depth to a sentence. Think of them as friends who jump into the conversation to give extra information that makes everything more interesting. These adjectives come right after the noun they’re describing and are often separated by commas, like a whisper that says, “Hey, there’s more to this story.”

The key to appositive adjectives is that they enrich our understanding of the noun without changing the main course of the sentence. They’re there to embellish, to add flavor. So when crafting a sentence, and you think, “This noun could use a little more pizzazz,” consider slipping in an appositive adjective for that extra sparkle.

Here are a few examples to get the hang of it:

“The car, a red convertible, zoomed past us.”

“Lake Erie, the fourth largest of the Great Lakes, is frozen in winter.”

“Their cat, a fluffy calico, slept in the sunbeam.”

13. Coordinate Adjectives

Coordinate adjectives are like a team of superheroes, each with their own power, working together to describe a noun. They stand side by side, each bringing a unique detail to the table, but all equally important in painting a vivid picture of the noun they’re describing. When you use coordinate adjectives, you’re layering descriptions to give your reader or listener a multi-faceted understanding of something.

A key sign of coordinate adjectives is that you can put an “and” between them or switch their order without changing the sentence’s meaning. For example, in “a dark, stormy night,” “dark” and “stormy” are coordinate adjectives describing “night.” You could also say “a dark and stormy night” or “a stormy, dark night,” which still makes sense.

Here’s how it works in action:

“She wore a beautiful, long, red dress to the party.” Each adjective (beautiful, long, red) offers a different detail about the dress.

“The abandoned house looked creepy, old, and deserted.” “Creepy,” “old,” and “deserted” are all coordinate adjectives because you can rearrange them or insert “and” without losing the sense.

14. Article: The Hidden Adjective

Articles like ‘the,’ ‘a’, and ‘an’ are the undercover agents of the adjective world. They might not describe a noun in the way we typically expect, with color or size, but they play a crucial role in specifying and defining the nouns they accompany. These little words help us understand whether we’re discussing something specific or more general.

On the flip side, ‘a’ and ‘an’ are indefinite articles. They introduce something not specifically known to the listener or reader. ‘A’ and ‘an’ signal that the noun is one of many such things, not one specific entity. The choice between ‘a’ and ‘an’ is based on sound — ‘a’ before consonant sounds and ‘an’ before vowel sounds. So, we say “a cat” but “an apple.”

Here’s how articles tweak the meaning of sentences:

“I saw a dog in the park.” (Any dog, not one in particular.)

“I saw the dog in the park.” (A specific dog we both know about.)

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5. Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Comparative and superlative adjectives are like the superheroes of description. They don’t just tell us about things; they show us how those things stack up against each other. When we use comparative adjectives, we’re putting two things in a head-to-head match, seeing which one comes out on top in terms of size, speed, quality, etc. On the other hand, superlative adjectives take it up a notch by ranking three or more things, telling us who’s the pack’s leader.

Using these adjectives makes our conversations and writings more dynamic and informative. Instead of saying all your friends are fast, you can spice things up by noting, “Sara is the fastest among us,” giving Sara the gold medal in speed.

Here are some examples to see them in action:

Comparative: bigger, faster, more beautiful

My house is bigger than yours.

She runs faster than me.

Superlative: biggest, fastest, most beautiful

He has the biggest collection of comics.

This is the most beautiful painting here.

6. Proper Adjectives

Proper adjectives are unique because they start with a capital letter, just like proper nouns, derived from names of places, people, or brands. These adjectives describe specific qualities related to the noun they modify, adding a touch of specificity and cultural or geographical identity to sentences.

These adjectives are essential for writing and speaking about literature, geography, history, and many other subjects where the origin or relation to a proper noun is important. They help paint a vivid picture and provide a clear context, enhancing our understanding of the subject matter.

Examples of proper adjectives in sentences:

Geographical origin: The Japanese garden is peaceful.

Cultural reference: Victorian architecture is elaborate.

Literary style: Orwellian themes are thought-provoking.

Brand quality: Tesla electric cars are innovative.

7. Compound Adjectives

Compound adjectives are fascinating because they combine two or more words to form a single adjective that describes a noun uniquely. These adjectives often give us a more precise description than a single word could. They can be formed by combining different types of words, such as an adjective and a noun, a noun and a participle, or an adverb and a participle.

Compound adjectives often need hyphens to avoid confusion, making them easier to understand. For instance, “high-speed internet” describes very fast internet service, whereas “high-speed internet” could be misinterpreted.

These adjectives can add specificity to descriptions, making them more vivid and engaging. A “blue-eyed girl” gives a clear picture of the girl’s appearance, adding a layer of detail that enriches the image in the reader’s or listener’s mind.

Examples of compound adjectives in use include:

“Open-minded person”: someone willing to consider new ideas.

“Long-term plan”: a plan that extends far into the future.

“Ice-cold water”: water that is extremely cold, as cold as ice.

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3. Demonstrative Adjectives

Demonstrative adjectives are key when you want to specify which noun you’re referring to. They help distinguish one item from another, making our conversations and writings clearer. Using ‘this’, ‘that’, ‘these’, and ‘those’ can change the meaning of a sentence by focusing on particular objects or people.

When we use demonstrative adjectives, we usually talk about the location or proximity of something. ‘This’ and ‘these’ refer to things close to the speaker in terms of physical distance and time. For example, ‘this book’ means the book is near me, while ‘these apples’ suggests the apples are close at hand.

Here are some examples of how demonstrative adjectives work in sentences:

Close to the speaker: This dog is friendly. / These flowers are beautiful.

Far from the speaker: That building is old. / Those cars are fast.

4. Possessive Adjectives

Possessive adjectives are the words we use to show ownership or a relationship to something or someone. They let us know to whom a thing belongs, making our sentences clear and personalized. Examples include ‘my,’ ‘your,’ ‘his,’ ‘her,’ ‘its,’ ‘our,’ and ‘their.’ These small but mighty words are crucial for straightforwardly expressing possession.

These adjectives also play a big role in showing emotional connections. For instance, “our home” indicates a shared living space and a sense of belonging and unity among the people who live there. This emotional nuance adds depth to our sentences, allowing us to express more than just factual information.

Here are examples to illustrate how possessive adjectives are used in sentences:

Singular ownership: My phone is new. / His bike is fast.

Plural ownership: Our team won the game. / Their books are on the table.

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1. Descriptive Adjectives

Descriptive adjectives are like the colors on a painter’s palette. They allow us to add detail and depth to our sentences by describing the qualities of nouns. Whether we’re talking about a person, place, or thing, these adjectives help us paint a more vivid picture in the reader’s or listener’s mind.

Here’s a quick list of examples to show just how varied descriptive adjectives can be:

Color: blue, crimson, pastel

Size: tiny, enormous, petite

Shape: circular, square, irregular

Condition: pristine, tattered, polished

Feeling: ecstatic, somber, exhilarated

2. Quantitative Adjectives

Quantitative adjectives help us count or measure things. They answer the questions “How much?” or “How many?” making our descriptions more precise. When you say ‘several cookies,’ a hundred stars,’ or a bit of sugar,’ you use quantitative adjectives.

These adjectives are especially useful when you don’t want to give an exact number but still need to give an idea of quantity. For example, saying ‘few people’ or ‘ample space’ gives a general sense without specifying an exact number. This can be particularly handy in everyday conversation or writing when precise details aren’t necessary.

Quantitative adjectives can also refer to the whole amount of something. Words like ‘all’, ‘no’, ‘any’, and ‘every’ fall into this category. They are used to discuss quantities generally, such as ‘all the cookies’ or ‘no mistakes.’

Here are some examples to illustrate the variety of quantitative adjectives:

Number-based: one, two, three, several, many

General quantity: some, any, few, numerous

Whole amount: all, no, every, each

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Administer a quiz where students identify and use adjectives in sentences related to daily life activities and cosmetics.

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Online quiz to test your understanding of English adjective order. This is a free multiple-choice quiz that you can do online or print out. For ESL learners.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Descriptive Adjectives (Questions from Leila)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Descriptive Adjectives (Questions from Leila)

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Summary:

Adjectives can be split into many different categories depending on their specific use or purpose. Some of the types of adjectives are:

Descriptive adjectives (e.g., the pink flower, the film was interesting)

Proper adjectives (e.g., Edwardian times, Chinese takeaway)

Demonstrative adjectives (e.g., this gate, that mouse, those papers)

Numeral adjectives (e.g., there were three elephants, he was the second in line)

*** When doing some wider reading, you may find that adjectives can be split into even further different categories. Different theorists or linguists have highlighted different categories for adjectives, with up to 11 potential categories being mentioned across linguistic literature.

Descriptive adjectives form one of the main groups of adjectives and have a specific definition.

Descriptive adjectives are used to describe features of people, animals, or things.

*** Descriptive vs. Limiting Adjectives

Descriptive adjectives are used to describe or provide more information about a noun or pronoun by expressing a quality, characteristic, or attribute. They can be used in a variety of ways, such as to compare one noun to another, to provide information about a noun's size, age, color, or shape, or to express a noun's emotional or physical state. Comparative, superlative, and positive descriptive adjectives all come under the category of descriptive adjectives. Some examples of descriptive adjectives are: flat, round, brighter, runniest, and crunchy.

Limiting adjectives are used to describe a limiting factor of a noun or pronoun. A limiting factor may be quantity, number, or another type of classification, such as belonging or nationality.

Some examples of limiting adjectives in sentences are:

Jenny took the second train. (number)

Kazim needed an umbrella for her walk. (limit)

There were many frogs in the pond. (quantity)

The jacket was his. (belonging)

The boys wanted to order Chinese food, but the girls wanted pizza. (nationality)

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How do adjectives enhance the description of daily life activities?

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By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify, use, and differentiate adjectives in the context of daily life activities, particularly in the cosmetics industry.

Table of contents

1. What are adjectives?

2. How to order adjectives

3. Types of adjectives

4. Position of adjectives

5. Compound adjectives

6. Adjectives ending in "ed" and "ing"

7. Frequently asked questions about adjectives:

How do adjectives relate to post-modifier of noun phrase? (Leila)

How many types of descriptive adjectives are there? (Leila)

How does the order of adjectives relate to types of adjectives? (Leila)