Adjectives Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Adjective?
A
Adjectives are words that qualify or describe nouns, pronouns and other noun equivalents.
2
Q
What are the classification of Adjectives
A
Quality Adjectives: show qualities of the noun they describe
Demostrative Adjectives: point out specific nouns
Interrogative Adjectives: used to asked questions
Possessive Adjectives: show ownership
Quantity Adjectives: how much a thing is
Indefinite Adjectives: refer to a non specific number
Numerical Adjective; refers to a specific number
3
Q
Functions of Adjectives
A
Qualifiers of Nouns
Heads of Noun phrases
Comparison of Adjectives
Regular comparison
4
Q
What is the order of Adjectives
A
Determiners
Other
Size
Age
Shape
Colour
Origin
Nationality
