Question

Her ________ plan was able to get us through security undetected.

Which word best fits the sentence above?

intelligent
sharp
smart
sly

Answer 1

Answer:

Her smart plan was able to get us through security undectected

Answer 2

• Her sly plan was able to get us through security undetected.

(The above word sly acts as a adjective)

❒ Adjectives ❒

The word that describe a noun or a pronoun are called adjectives.

Examples:-

• This is an exclusive handicraft bag.
• Himachal has magnificent places.
• This is a precious diamond.
• This canteen is neat.

Types of adjectives:-

• Adjectives of quality.
• Adjectives of quantity.
• Adjectives of number.
• Possessive adjectives.
• Participial adjectives.
• Interrogative adjectives.
• Demonstrative adjectives.
• Proper adjectives.
• Compound adjectives.

1) Adjective of quality:- The words that tell us more about the qualities of a noun or a pronoun are called adjectives.

Example:-

• This is a valuable book.
• She is having long hair.

2) Adjectives of quantity:- Those words that tell us about the quantity of uncountable nouns or how much of something is being referred to.

Example:-

• There was enough food for all in the camp.
• With the little knowledge that she has, she tries managing things on her own.

3) Adjectives of number:- Those words that indicate the quantity of a countable nouns, i.e. how many are there, and in which order they are placed.

Examples:-

• The third child in the sixth row is my friend.
• The Panda ate six bamboos.

4) Demonstrative adjectives:- Those words that point to the person or thing which is being referred to. They also indicate whether the noun that follows is in singular or plural form.

Examples:-

• Can you give away those bananas?
• This girl is very intelligent.

5) Participial adjectives:- Those words that end in -en,-ed or -ing and describe a noun.

Examples:-

• This is a forbidden fort.
• Pick up the scattered blocks.

6) Interrogative adjectives:- Those words that are used in questions before nouns.

Examples:-

• Which is your pen among this?
• Whose car are you driving?

7) Possessive adjectives:- Those words that show possession or belongingness and are used before noun.

Examples:-

• Is this your phone?
• This is my house.

8) Proper adjectives:- These are form from proper nouns.

Examples:-

• I relish Italian food.
• This is a Indian doll.

9) Compound adjectives:- These are made up of two or more words. They are often joined by a hyphen.

These are made up of two or more words. They are often joined by a hyphen.

Examples:-

• Meera is an open-minded girl.
• This is a hand-made bag.