Adjectives Examples

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Adjectives - Glossary of Terms

Adjectives are describing words. They are used either before or after a noun to modify its meaning.

Examples:

a large bass

adjective noun

The moon is bright tonight.

noun adjective

In addition to descriptive words (e.g., pretty, blue, classic, tired), there are several other kinds of adjectives, including:

Articles (e.g., an, a, the)

Compound adjectives (e.g., four-seater, 10-page)

Comparatives (e.g., stickier, taller, less cultivated)

Demonstrative adjectives (e.g., that, these)

Indefinite adjectives (e.g., some, few)

Possessive adjectives (e.g., my, her, its, their)

Interactive example:

Your red cheeks give you away, my love. [show me the adjectives]

Associated pages:

What are adjectives?
What are compound adjectives?
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