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An adjectives are used to clarify nouns. Adjectives can be one word or a group of words. Adjectives can also be used with certain verbs (such as the verb "to be"). Adjectives are used to clarify the subject that is doing the action. Adjectives are used to describe colour, material, shape, size, amount, price, quality, origin, personality, weight, temperature, weight, age, direction, etc.
Types of Adjectives
Adjectives Adjectives of description or quality Usage To describe the appearance or quality of noun or pronoun Examples 1. A crowded place 2. Wild animals 3. An expensive bag
Adjective of quantity
Comparison of Adjective
Comparative Degree Positive Degree Comparison Superlative Degree
Compares two things which are the same. (formation : as + adjective + as)
1. Ann is as tall as her mother already 2. This painting is as expensive as that one 3. My bag is as heavy as yours
1. Ann is not as tall as her mother already 2. This painting is not as expensive as that one 3. My bag is not as heavy as yours
Compares two things which are not the same. (formation : not + as + adjective + as)
References
www.english-the-easyway.com/Adjectives/Adjectives.html. Accessed on 15 July 2010. June Yogeswaran and N.V Pillay. 2009. New Grammar Drill. Penerbit Ilmu Bakti Sdn.Bhd.