1. Adjectives
Parts of Speech

2. Basics An adjective limits the meaning of a noun or pronoun.
Adjectives modify a noun or pronoun by describing a word or giving more specific information about the meanings of a word.

3. Example We watched a terrific game on the outdoor field
“Terrific” is an adjective which modifies “game.”
“Outdoor” is an adjective which modifies “field.”

4. Adjectives Answer Questions
What Kind
Which One
How Many
How Much
Fast ponies
Green field
Humid afternoon
This seat
That goal
These friends
*These are demonstrative pronouns acting as adjectives. 
Four players
Most fans
Both teams
No time
More noise
Enough speed

5. Articles
The most common adjectives are the articles a, an & the.

6. Indefinite Articles
A and an are indefinite articles: they refer to unspecified members of groups of people, places, things or ideas.
Use a before words beginning with consonant sounds and an before words beginning with vowel sounds.
Example: A fan yelled as we looked for an exit.

7. Definite Articles The coach yelled as we left through the exit.
The is the definite article used to refer to a specific person, place, thing or idea.
The coach yelled as we left through the exit.

8. Proper Adjectives Proper adjectives are formed from proper nouns.
They are capitalized and often end in n, an, ian, ese, or ish.
Proper Nouns: Shakespeare, Jamaica, Taiwan
Proper Adjectives: Shakespearean, Jamaican, Taiwanese