Question

class 8 English about adjective nouns with things

Answer 1

One of the most important components of a sentence is the adjective. This part of speech is so common that people use it almost automatically, both in speech and in writing. For you to understand the concept of adjectives better this article will answer the following questions:

 

What is an adjective?

What are the functions of adjectives?

What are the different kinds of adjectives?

What are the degrees of adjectives?

Aside from answering the basic questions and defining the related terms, various examples will also be included in this short write-up.

What is an Adjective and its Functions?

An adjective is a part of speech which describes, identifies, or quantifies a noun or a pronoun. So basically, the main function of an adjective is to modify a noun or a pronoun so that it will become more specific and interesting. Instead of just one word, a group of words with a subjectand a verb, can also function as an adjective. When this happens, the group of words is called an adjective clause.

For example:

For example: My brother, who is much older than I am, is an astronaut.

In the example above, the underlined clause modifies the noun ”brother.” But what if the group of words doesn’t have a subject and a verb? What do you think the resulting group of words will be called?

If you think it’s called an adjective phrase, you are right. As you might recall, phrases and clauses are both groups of words and the main difference is that clauses have subjects and verbs, while phrases don’t.

For example: She is prettier than you.

What are the Different Kinds of Adjectives?



Now that you already know the answer to the question, “What is an adjective?” you should know that not all adjectives are the same. They modify nouns and pronouns differently, and just like the other parts of speech, there are different kinds of adjectives. These are:

1. Descriptive Adjectives

Among the different kinds of adjectives, descriptive adjectives are probably the most common ones. They simply say something about the quality or the kind of the noun or pronoun they’re referring to.

Examples:

Erika is witty.

She is tired.

Adrian’s reflexes are amazing.

2. Adjectives of Number or Adjectives of Quantity

As the name suggests, this kind of adjective answers the question, “How many?” or “How much?”

Examples:

Twenty-one students failed the exam.

The plants need more water.

3. Demonstrative Adjectives

Demonstrative adjectives point out pronouns and nouns, and always come before the words they are referring to.

Examples:

I used to buy this kind of shirts.

When the old man tripped over that wire, he dropped a whole bag of groceries.

4. Possessive Adjectives

Obviously, this kind of adjectives shows ownership or possession. Aside from that, possessive adjectives always come before the noun.

Examples: 

I can’t answer my seatwork because I don’t have a calculator.

Trisha sold his dog.

5. Interrogative Adjectives

Interrogative adjectives ask questions and are always followed by a noun.

Examples:

What movie are you watching?

Which plants should be placed over here?


Hope it will help you

Answer 2

A word that describe person or things
Ex:- big, red, clever etc