Adjectives Flashcards
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.
True or False: Adjectives can indicate the quantity of a noun.
True
Fill in the blank: An adjective that describes a color is called a _______ adjective.
descriptive
Which of the following is an example of a comparative adjective? a) tall b) taller c) tallest
b) taller
What is the superlative form of ‘good’?
best
True or False: Adjectives can be used to show possession.
True
What type of adjective is ‘five’ in ‘five apples’?
Quantitative adjective
Fill in the blank: The adjective ‘happy’ is an example of a _______ adjective.
descriptive
What is an example of an absolute adjective?
Perfect
Which sentence uses an adjective correctly? a) She runs fast. b) She is a fast runner.
b) She is a fast runner.
Choose the correct adjective: The weather is ______ today. (badly/bad)
bad
True or False: Adjectives can appear before or after the noun they modify.
True
What is the adjective in the sentence: ‘The tall building is impressive.’?
tall
Fill in the blank: ‘_______’ is a type of adjective that indicates the order of nouns.
Ordinal
What does the adjective ‘ancient’ describe?
Something very old or from a long time ago.
Which of the following is a possessive adjective? a) my b) quickly c) beautiful
a) my
What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?
To provide more information about nouns.
Fill in the blank: The adjective ‘small’ is an example of a _______ adjective.
descriptive
True or False: Adjectives can be used to compare two or more nouns.
True
What is the positive form of the adjective ‘better’?
good
Which adjective describes a lack of something?
Empty
Choose the correct comparative form: ‘This book is ______ than that one.’ (better/best)
better
What type of adjective is ‘several’?
Quantitative adjective
Fill in the blank: An adjective that describes a feeling is called an _______ adjective.
emotional
