Mastering Adjectives in English Grammar

This lesson, led by Ganesh, covers the topic of adjectives, focusing on their definition, types, and correct usage. It explains the difference between determiners and descriptive adjectives, and highlights common errors with ED and ING adjectives, comparatives, superlatives, and the order of adjectives. The lesson aims to help students avoid mistakes and use adjectives effectively in sentences.

What is the primary function of an adjective?

• To modify a verb

• To provide information about a noun or pronoun

• To indicate an action

• To connect sentences

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What are determiners?

• A special kind of noun

• Grammar words that act as adjectives

• A group of adjectives

• A type of verb

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following is a descriptive adjective?

• Which

• My

• Beautiful

• The

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following is not a determiner?

• This

• Beautiful

• Each

• Some

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CCSS.L.7.1A

What is the difference between 'ed' and 'ing' adjectives?

• 'ed' shows cause, 'ing' shows effect

• 'ed' adjectives are always negative

• No difference, they can be used interchangeably

• 'ing' shows cause, 'ed' shows effect

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

How do 'ed' adjectives typically make you feel?

• Interesting

• Confusing

• Excited

• Bored

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which sentence correctly uses a comparative adjective?

• She is the more intelligent than her brother.

• This is the most tastiest cake ever.

• My house is more bigger than yours.

• He runs faster than me.

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What mistake is made in the sentence 'She is more taller than her sister'?

• Use of 'more' with an 'er' form

• Incorrect adjective

• Adjective order

• No mistake

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CCSS.L.3.1G

What is the correct order of adjectives in English?

• Opinion, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origin, Material

• Age, Size, Color, Material, Origin

• Size, Age, Color, Origin, Material

• Material, Origin, Color, Size, Age

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CCSS.L.4.1D

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

What is the purpose of the order of adjectives in English?

• To provide clear information in a specific way

• There is no specific purpose

• To make sentences longer

• To confuse non-native speakers

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CCSS.L.4.1D

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A