00 / Adjectives & Adverbs
Adjectives
Adjectives are words used to describe or identify nouns. They provide information about qualities such as size, age, color, and opinion.
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01 / Overview
Adjectives describe people, places, and things. In English, adjectives do not change their form to match the noun; they remain the same whether the noun is singular or plural. They typically appear before the noun or after a linking verb like be.
02 / Word Order
Adjective + Noun OR Subject + be + Adjective
Adjectives usually sit directly before the noun they describe. When used with the verb be, the adjective follows the verb to describe the subject.
03 / Examples
04 / Common mistakes
They are happies.
They are happy.
Adjectives in English never take an 's' for plural nouns.
I have a car blue.
I have a blue car.
Adjectives almost always come before the noun, not after it.
05 / Adjectives vs. Nouns
| Feature | Adjective | Noun |
|---|---|---|
| Function | Describes something | Names something |
| Plural form | Never changes | Usually adds -s |
| Position | Before the noun | After the adjective |
06 / Practice
Correct the sentence: 'He has two bigs dogs.'
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Answer: He has two big dogs.
Why: Adjectives do not have plural forms in English, even when describing plural nouns.
Put the words in order: (house / is / white / the)
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Answer: The house is white.
Why: When using the verb 'be', the adjective follows the verb to describe the subject.
Choose the correct sentence: A) 'It is a film interesting.' B) 'It is an interesting film.'
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Answer: B
Why: In English, the adjective must come before the noun it describes.