Adjectives are words that describe nouns or pronouns. They tell us more about a person, place, thing, or idea by giving details such as size, color, shape, number, or feeling.
Adjectives answer questions like: What kind? How many? Which one?
Adjectives usually appear before the noun they describe, but sometimes they can come after a linking verb to describe the subject.
When an adjective follows a linking verb, it describes the subject, not the verb.
Adjectives can describe many different things, such as numbers, colors, or opinions. Understanding the type helps you see what the adjective is adding to the sentence.
Adjectives give specific details, making your writing and speaking clearer and more interesting.
Adjectives can show comparisons. Use the comparative form when comparing two things, and the superlative form when comparing more than two.
Add “-er” and “-est” to adjectives with one syllable. For adjectives with two syllables, use “more” and “most.”
Adjectives help readers picture what you are describing. Use them carefully to make your writing vivid but not overloaded with details.
Choose adjectives that give the reader the most helpful picture. Too many adjectives in one sentence can be confusing.