ADJECTIVES

Adjectives are words that describe a noun or a pronoun. It tells us what colour,
size or shape the noun is. It is usually before a noun.
The red
to Anna.

dress belongs

adjective

That tall
eating.

noun

adjective

giraffe is

noun

Adjectives can be divided into several types:

Opinion
Nice, pretty,
stupid, original,
expensive, etc.

Size
Big, small, large,
tiny, enormous,
little, etc.

Age
Young, old, new,
ancient, antique, etc.

Shape
Round, square, flat,
straight, etc.

An
As
w
e
t girl

An
antique car
enormous
cupcake

Color
Blue, red, white,
black, dark,
bright, yellowish,
etc.

red

Origin
Italian, British, Mexican, western,
southern, etc.

A round coin
Material
Metal, wooden,
plastic, golden, etc.

A wooden house

apple

An Italian pizza

Comparative Adjectives

Positive degree

Comparative degree

Superlative degree

(adjective or adverb)
tall
heavy
cold
dry
young
old

(comparing two)
taller
heavier
colder
drier
younger
older

(comparing >two)
tallest
heaviest
coldest
driest
youngest
oldest