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Parts of Speech: What is an ADJECTIVE? English 7 Mr. Holes Parts of Speech: What is an ADJECTIVE? So, what is an ADJECTIVE ? An ADJECTIVE is a word used to describe a Noun or Pronoun It provides more description and detail about a: PERSON, PLACE, THING, or IDEA An ADJECTIVE is one of the 8 parts of speech. Parts of Speech: What is an ADJECTIVE? So, what are the kinds of Adjectives? Remember, an ADJECTIVE describes a Noun or Pronoun. ARTICLES are the most common Adjectives. They tell ‘which one’ and come right before a noun. Examples: a an the Parts of Speech: What is an ADJECTIVE? So, what are the kinds of Adjectives? Remember, an ADJECTIVE describes a Noun or Pronoun. COMMON ADJECTIVES are the most common Adjectives. They tell ‘which one’ and come right before a noun. Examples: green, red, tall, skinny, round, shiny, boring, difficult, fast, slow, beautiful Parts of Speech: What is an ADJECTIVE? So, what are the kinds of Adjectives? Remember, an ADJECTIVE describes a Noun or Pronoun. PROPER ADJECTIVES are formed from Proper Nouns, and they are always capitalized. They tell ‘which one’ and come right before a noun. Examples: Alaskan, Russian, Texan, Columbian Egyptian, African, Hawaiian Parts of Speech: What is an ADJECTIVE? So, what are the kinds of Adjectives? Remember, an ADJECTIVE describes a Noun or Pronoun. PREDICATE ADJECTIVES are in the predicate and follow a ‘be’ verb, and they tell more about the subject. Examples: That student is smart! My brothers are fast. Those fish are shiny. Her dinner was cold. Why should we use specific and interesting ADJECTIVES in our writing? – which sounds better: “The Italian food was tasty." - or “Like a starved mongrel, I devoured the feathery strands of fettuccini and sopped up the thick, creamy sauce with a crispy breadstick. I could barely keep from licking my plate." Why should we use specific and interesting ADJECTIVES in our writing? – which sounds better: The first example’s not very exciting, is it? It gives the basics of the sentence, but there are few interesting adjectives. Customize this editing technique to your writing. If you find yourself using ‘nice’, ‘wonderful’, ‘delicious’, ‘tasty’, and ‘yummy’, try to use more specific and interesting adjectives instead. How can using specific and interesting ADJECTIVES help you? • Communicating your ideas clearly • Demonstrating you have control over your writing • Making your writing more exciting & fun to read What do we think of authors or writers who use the same old dull ADJECTIVES? • They do not proofread. • They are lazy (and probably boring). • They do not take the time to re-read their work. • They don’t care if the reader enjoys their writing Knowing the Parts of Speech IS Important!!! • For knowledge • For a job • For education • For clarity • For communication