Understanding English Adjectives

This video lesson by Oxford Online English covers the use of adjectives in English. It begins with an introduction to adjectives, explaining their role in describing nouns. The lesson details basic usage patterns, such as placing adjectives before nouns or using them with linking verbs. It also covers how to identify adjectives in sentences, the concept of gradability, and the rules for using gradable and ungradable adjectives. The lesson further explores adjective positioning and how it can affect meaning, providing examples and tests to reinforce learning.

What is the primary role of adjectives in a sentence?

• To describe adverbs

• To describe nouns

• To describe verbs

• To describe conjunctions

Which of the following is a common pattern for using adjectives?

• Before a preposition

• Before a noun

• After a verb

• After a conjunction

How can you identify adjectives in a sentence?

• By their position in the sentence

• By their endings

• By their length

• By their function in the sentence

Which of the following is a compound adjective?

• Unique

• Interesting

• 25-year-old

• Beautiful

What is a characteristic of gradable adjectives?

• They can be used with 'absolutely'

• They cannot be modified

• They have comparative forms

• They are always used after a noun

Which word can be used with both gradable and ungradable adjectives?

• Absolutely

• Really

• Extremely

• Very

Which adjective can only be used after the noun it describes?

• Alone

• Elder

• Only

• Main

What is the correct position for the adjective 'main'?

• After the noun

• Before the noun

• Either before or after the noun

• It depends on the context

How does the adjective 'professional' differ in meaning based on its position?

• It means 'competent' when used after a noun

• It means 'competent' when used before a noun

• It means 'job-related' when used after a noun

• It doesn't change meaning

What should you focus on to understand adjectives better?

• Memorizing all adjectives

• Understanding context

• Using a dictionary

• Learning synonyms