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AdjectivesTSL 042

+Spot the adjectives

+Definition

A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

It answers one of the following questions:What kind?Which one?How many?

+Types of Adjectives

Opinion (Quality, Feelings) Size Number Age Temperature Measurement Colour Nationality or origin Substance or material

+Location

Adjectives can be placed before nouns Eg. Sheila is a beautiful girl.

Adjectives after non-action verbs Eg. Sheila looks pretty.

Order: Opinion, size, age, shape, colour, origin, material,

purpose, adjective (noun) + Noun/Pronoun. This is an interesting small, latest, square, red,

American hardcover academic reference book

+Comparative

To show comparison between nouns

+Superlatives

Superlatives are used when three or more nouns are being compared. Usually has ‘the’ before the superlative forms

+Comparative VS Superlative

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+Participial Forms

Present Participle (-ing): Active voiceStar Wars: The Force Awakens is an amazing film.He’s amusing.

Past Participle (-ed): Passive voiceHe was ashamed by his behaviour.It amused me.John is a skilled worker.