1. Parts of Speech Adjectives

2. Basic Definition An adjective modifies or limits the meaning of a noun or pronoun. An adjective modifies or limits the meaning of a noun or pronoun. Ex: We saw the famous singer at the legendary Carnegie Hall. Ex: We saw the famous singer at the legendary Carnegie Hall.

3. Questions Adjectives Answer What kind? What kind? Famous, squeaky, green Famous, squeaky, green Which one? Which one? This, that, these This, that, these How many? How many? One, three, several, many, few One, three, several, many, few How much? How much? Some, more, less Some, more, less

4. Articles- A, An, and The Most common adjectives Most common adjectives Definite article: refers to a specific PPTI Definite article: refers to a specific PPTI The The Indefinite articles: refer to a general group Indefinite articles: refer to a general group A and An A and An

5. Proper Adjectives Formed from proper nouns Formed from proper nouns Capitalized Capitalized Often end in –n, -an, -ian, -ese, and –ish Often end in –n, -an, -ian, -ese, and –ish Ex: American artists, Chinese food Ex: American artists, Chinese food

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