English Grammar Adjectives – Example ,Exercise – Practice Test
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Easy – Class 6 & Class 7 – Intermediate – Class 7 & Class 8 & Class 9 – HARD – Class 10 , CLASS 11- 12
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| Intermediate | |
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Adjectives – Definition, Types, Examples & Exercises (Class 6 to 12)
📘 What is an Adjective?
An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or a pronoun. It tells us what kind, how many, which one, or how much.
🔹 Example: She wore a beautiful dress.
🧠 Why are Adjectives Important?
Adjectives enhance writing and speech by providing details, emotions, and clarity. They help us create a mental image and better understand the subject being described.
🔍 Types of Adjectives (With Examples)
| Type of Adjective | Definition | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Descriptive Adjectives | Describe the quality or kind of a noun | tall, beautiful, brave |
| Quantitative Adjectives | Indicate how much or how many | some, few, many, two |
| Demonstrative Adjectives | Point out specific nouns | this, that, these, those |
| Possessive Adjectives | Show possession or belonging | my, your, his, our |
| Interrogative Adjectives | Used in questions | which, what, whose |
| Comparative Adjectives | Compare two things | taller, smarter, more fun |
| Superlative Adjectives | Show the highest degree among three or more | tallest, smartest, most fun |
| Distributive Adjectives | Refer to individual items in a group | each, every, either, neither |
✨ Rules for Using Adjectives
- Order of Adjectives:
Opinion → Size → Age → Shape → Color → Origin → Material → Purpose → Noun
➤ A beautiful small old round red Italian wooden dining table - Comparative and Superlative Forms:
- One-syllable words: add -er, -est (tall → taller → tallest)
- Two or more syllables: use more, most (beautiful → more beautiful → most beautiful)
- Adjective before Noun:
➤ He is a clever student. - Adjective after Linking Verb:
➤ The soup smells delicious.
🧾 Common Adjective Examples (Tabular Format)
| Adjective | Use in a Sentence |
|---|---|
| angry | The teacher looked angry. |
| large | They live in a large house. |
| soft | She bought a soft pillow. |
| helpful | The guide was very helpful. |
| golden | He gave her a golden ring. |
| exciting | It was an exciting match. |
| three | I have three sisters. |
| red | He wore a red shirt. |
📝 Exercises on Adjectives (For Practice)
🧩 Exercise 1: Identify the Adjectives
Underline the adjectives in the following sentences:
- The little boy was crying.
- She wore a beautiful dress.
- We saw a huge elephant at the zoo.
- I have two pens and three pencils.
- That movie was boring.
✍️ Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with suitable adjectives
- She has a ___ (color) bag.
- He is the ___ (tall) boy in the class.
- The ___ (old) man was very kind.
- I bought ___ (quantity) sugar.
- This is a ___ (opinion) idea.
🔄 Exercise 3: Rewrite using comparative or superlative form
- This car is (fast) than that one.
- She is the (good) dancer in the team.
- My house is (big) than yours.
- He is (strong) than his brother.
- This is the (bad) cake I’ve ever had!
🎯 Quick Tips for Mastery
- Practice describing everyday objects using multiple adjectives.
- Read stories and underline all the adjectives.
- Write your own sentences using a mix of adjective types.
📚 Conclusion
Adjectives are essential in both spoken and written English. Mastering them allows students from Class 6 to 12 to express themselves more clearly, creatively, and correctly. Practice regularly to strengthen your grammar skills.
