Do you want to make your English more interesting and colorful? Adjectives are the magic words that add detail and description to your sentences. By learning them, you can go from saying “I have a dog” to “I have a big, happy dog”! 🎨
Function & Usage
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (a person, place, or thing). Adjectives give us more information and answer questions like “What kind?”, “How many?”, or “Which one?”.
- Describing Qualities: To talk about the size, shape, or quality of something.
Example: a small car, a round table, a beautiful picture. - Describing Feelings & States: To explain how someone feels or the state of something.
Example: a happy child, a tired worker, an empty box. - Describing Colors: To add color information to a noun.
Example: a red apple, the blue sky.
The Structure (Form)
Adjectives in English usually go in two main places. The rules are very consistent.
| Position | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Before the Noun | Adjective + Noun | She has a new car. |
| After the Verb ‘To Be’ | Subject + Verb ‘To Be’ + Adjective | Her car is new. |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Adding “-s” for plurals: Adjectives in English never change. They are the same for singular and plural nouns. Incorrect: “They are happys.” Correct: “They are happy.” Incorrect: “I see three reds cars.” Correct: “I see three red cars.”
- Wrong word order: Remember, the adjective usually comes before the noun it describes. Incorrect: “It is a house big.” Correct: “It is a big house.”
Let’s see it in action! 🎬
Person A: I got a new puppy!
Person B: Oh, wonderful! Is it big or small?
Person A: He is very small and has brown fur.
Customer: I’m looking for a shirt.
Clerk: We have many. This blue shirt is very popular.
Customer: It’s beautiful. Do you have it in a different size?
Person A: The weather is terrible today.
Person B: I know. The sky is so gray and the wind is strong.
Check Your Understanding! ✅
1. He is a very student.
2. The coffee is too to drink.
3. I am tired after a day at work.
4. She wore a dress to the party.
5. The test was not easy. It was very .
6. I have two ___ dogs.
7. That is a ___.
8. The children are ___.
9. He told a very ___ story.
10. I like ___ flowers.
