Adjectives What is an Adjective?

What is an Adjective? What Kind How Many We have a large dog. An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun A descriptive adjective tells what kind or how many What Kind How Many We have a large dog. The dog has curly hair. Two dogs played in the yard. Many dogs like children.

Using A, An, and The The words a, an, and the are special adjectives called articles. Rules: Use a with singular nouns that have a consonant sound A flower Use an with singular nouns that have a vowel sound An egg Use the if the noun names a particular, person, place, or thing. Also use the with plural nouns. The classroom The students

Proper Adjectives Some descriptive adjectives come from proper nouns. These adjectives are called proper adjectives. A proper adjective describes a noun, and ALWAYS begins with a capital letter. Ex. I like Chinese food. Ex. The American flag is red, white, and blue.

Comparing Adjectives Adjectives can be used to compare two or more nouns. To compare 2 persons, places, or things add –er to the adjective. Ex. The giraffe is tall. The giraffe is taller than the turtle.

Comparing Adjectives To compare three or more nouns, add –est to the adjective. Ex. The giraffe is tall. The giraffe is taller than a turtle. The giraffe is the tallest animal in the world.

Comparing Adjectives When comparing longer adjectives, use the words more and most To compare two persons, places, or things use more before the adjective Ex. Dolphins are more intelligent than sharks.

Comparing Adjectives To compare three or more persons, places, or things use most before the adjective Ex. Scientists think the blue whale is the most intelligent animal.

Forms of Good and Bad Good Bad The adjective good changes forms when it is used to compare nouns Examples: That was a good movie. That movie was better than the book. (comparing 2 nouns) That was the best movie I’ve ever seen. (comparing 3 or more nouns) The adjective bad changes forms when it is used to compare nouns Examples: Peas are bad. Peas are worse than carrots. (comparing using 2 nouns) Peas are the worst vegetable ever! (comparing using 3 or more nouns)

Limiting Adjectives This, that, these, and those are limiting adjectives Limiting adjectives point out persons, places, or things. Examples: This park has a playground. That boy is my brother. I like these puzzles. Those sneakers are my favorite.