Adjective Review

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun, providing more information about it.

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What is a subject complement?

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A subject complement is an adjective, noun, or pronoun that follows a linking verb and describes or identifies the subject.

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What is the difference between a demonstrative adjective and a regular adjective?

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A demonstrative adjective points out specific nouns and indicates their proximity (e.g., this, that, these, those). Regular adjectives describe nouns without indicating proximity.

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What is an indefinite article?

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An indefinite article is a word used before a noun to indicate that the noun refers to a general item rather than a specific one. The indefinite articles in English are 'a' and 'an'.

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When do you use 'a' vs. 'an'?

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Use 'a' before words that begin with a consonant sound and 'an' before words that begin with a vowel sound.

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What is a proper adjective?

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A proper adjective is an adjective that is derived from a proper noun and is usually capitalized (e.g., 'American' from 'America').

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The tall building is impressive.'

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The adjective is 'tall', which describes the noun 'building'.

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What is the role of adjectives in a sentence?

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Adjectives provide more detail about nouns, helping to create a clearer picture in the reader's mind.

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What is a comparative adjective?

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A comparative adjective compares two nouns and often ends in '-er' or uses 'more' (e.g., taller, more beautiful).

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What is a superlative adjective?

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A superlative adjective compares three or more nouns and often ends in '-est' or uses 'most' (e.g., tallest, most beautiful).