1. ADJECTIVES Types and Examples

2. Definition An adjective is a word which qualifies a noun, that is, shows or points out some distinguishing mark or feature of the noun.

3. Types of Pronouns Descriptive Adjective Limiting Adjective Predicate Adjective Verbals as Adjective Degrees of Adjective Articles

4. Descriptive These types of adjectives add detail or description to the noun Example: The tallman thought he could reach the topshelf of the bookcase.

5. Limiting These types of adjectives specify or limit the noun Example: Saturday, Oregon plays USC before what should be a selloutcrowd.

6. Predicate This is a special type of adjective that follows a linking verb and modifies (directly refers to) the subject of the sentence Example: People are interested in this game.

7. Verbals Two types of verbals can acts as adjectives. Participles are always adjectives and may end in EN, ED or ING. Infinitives (TO+VERB) may act as adjectives, adverbs or nouns. Example: Playing tough defense, both teams push the ball up the floor and score a lot of points.

8. Degrees Adjectives are used to indicate levels, degrees of intensity or comparison high ____ base higher ____ comparative highest ____ superlative

9. Articles Some sources identify the articles A, AN, THE as adjectives. Example: The tempo of the game could reflect a track meet more than a basketball game.