DESCRIPTIVE AND LIMITING ADJECTIVES

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What is a Descriptive Adjective?

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A descriptive adjective is a word that describes a noun, providing more information about its qualities or characteristics. Example: 'The tall building.'

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What is a Limiting Adjective?

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A limiting adjective is a word that restricts or specifies the noun it modifies. It tells us how many, which one, or whose. Example: 'Three apples.'

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Identify the Common Adjective in the sentence: 'It was surely a fine experience with the family.'

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fine

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What type of Limiting Adjective is the word 'All' in the sentence: 'All children will be taught to swim.'?

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PRONOMINAL

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Identify the Limiting Adjective in the sentence: 'Last summer, we went to Ilocos to have some fun.'

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some

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Identify the Descriptive Adjective in the sentence: 'We visited old churches and museums.'

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old

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What is a Proper Adjective?

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A proper adjective is derived from a proper noun and is always capitalized. Example: 'Mexican food.'

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What is the function of a Descriptive Adjective?

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The function of a descriptive adjective is to provide details about a noun, enhancing the reader's understanding of it.

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What is the function of a Limiting Adjective?

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The function of a limiting adjective is to restrict or specify the noun it modifies, indicating quantity, possession, or definiteness.

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Give an example of a Limiting Adjective that indicates quantity.

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Example: 'Five dogs.'