Adjective: Definition, Types, Uses, and Examples

 Adjective: Definition, Types, Uses, and Examples

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Definition of Adjective

An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or a pronoun. It gives more information about the quality, quantity, size, shape, color, origin, etc.

Example:

• She has a beautiful smile.
  (Here, "beautiful" is an adjective modifying the noun "smile.")

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Types of Adjectives with Examples

Type	Function	Example
1. Descriptive Adjective	Describes quality or kind	happy boy, red apple
2. Quantitative Adjective	Shows quantity or amount	some water, many books
3. Demonstrative Adjective	Points out specific things	this car, those students
4. Possessive Adjective	Shows ownership or relation	my pen, their house
5. Interrogative Adjective	Used with questions	which book, what movie
6. Distributive Adjective	Refers to individual items	each student, every day
7. Numeral Adjective	Expresses numbers	three cats, first prize

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Uses of Adjectives

1.      Before a noun (attributive position):

o    He bought a new phone.

2.      After a linking verb (predicative position):

o    The soup tastes delicious.

3.      To compare nouns (comparative/superlative forms):

o    She is taller than her sister.

o    This is the best movie.

4.      With pronouns to clarify:

o    I like her dress, not his.

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More Examples of Adjectives in Sentences

• The old man walked slowly.
• I saw ten birds on the tree.
• Which color do you like best?
• My brother is a doctor.
• Every student passed the exam.
• She wore a blue dress to the party.

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1. Descriptive Adjective

Definition:
Describes the quality, color, size, shape, or condition of a noun or pronoun.

Uses:
Used to add detail or description to a noun.

Examples:

• She has a beautiful voice.
• It was a cold morning.
• They live in a big house.

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2. Quantitative Adjective

Definition:
Shows the quantity or amount of a noun.

Uses:
Used when we don’t know the exact number but want to express "how much" or "how many".

Examples:

• He drank some water.
• She has enough money.
• We need more chairs.

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3. Demonstrative Adjective

Definition:
Points out specific nouns or pronouns and shows which one or those.

Uses:
Placed before nouns to identify them specifically.

Examples:

• This book is mine.
• I like those shoes.
• That idea is interesting.

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4. Possessive Adjective

Definition:
Shows ownership or possession of a noun.

Uses:
Placed before a noun to show who owns something.

Examples:

• This is my car.
• Her phone is on the table.
• Their house is beautiful.

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5. Interrogative Adjective

Definition:
Used to ask questions about nouns.

Uses:
Followed by a noun to inquire about something.

Examples:

• Which book do you want?
• What color is your bike?
• Whose coat is this?

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6. Distributive Adjective

Definition:
Refers to individual items or people within a group.

Uses:
Used with singular nouns to emphasize individuality.

Examples:

• Each student must bring a pencil.
• Every child received a gift.
• Neither answer is correct.

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7. Numeral Adjective

Definition:
Indicates the number or order of nouns.

Uses:
Used when the exact number or sequence is mentioned.

Examples:

• He has two brothers.
• She won the first prize.
• Several people were present.