Adjectives – English Grammar Lessons

What Are Adjectives?

Definition and Purpose of Adjectives

• Adjectives are words that describe nouns, providing information about size, color, opinions, or feelings related to the noun.

Examples of Adjectives

• Common examples include:

• "big" (as in big cookie)

• "yellow" (as in yellow flowers)

• "beautiful" (as in beautiful sunset)

• "hungry" (as in hungry dogs)

Sentence Patterns for Using Adjectives

• There are two primary patterns for using adjectives in English:

• Adjective + Noun: The adjective precedes the noun it describes. Example: "I have a red car."

• Be + Adjective: The adjective follows the verb 'be' and describes the subject. Example: "The student is tired."

More Examples of Adjective Usage

• Additional sentences illustrating adjectives include:

• "I see a small mouse."

• "That is an expensive car."