Introduction to Adjectives

An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun by describing, identifying, or quantifying words. An adjective usually precedes the noun or the pronoun which it modifies.

Adjectives are used to make comparisons and to express superiority.

Possessive adjectives are used to indicate possession.

Indefinite adjectives are used to modify nouns in a unspecific sense.

Demonstrative adjective are always used with a noun.

Interrogative adjectives allow us to ask questions.

Indefinite adjectives are used to modify nouns in a unspecific sense.

Follow the links on the right for more information on each type of adjective.