ADJECTIVES

(more uses)
I. Read the following article about Modern Technology then underline the adjectives.

How modern technology is helping various industrial sectors to advance

Advances in various technologies have helped a range of industries to move forward and
embrace the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Technology has advanced a lot in the last few decades. There have been numerous
groundbreaking advancements that have revolutionized the way things are done. The internet
is now an important part of any business. No brand can do business without being on the
internet.

Computer software, big data analysis, fiber optics, drones, image recognition, artificial
intelligence and others now have a big role to play in different industrial sectors. This article will
examine how modern technology is helping various industrial sectors to advance.

Big data

Big data is disrupting a lot of industries. Banks and other organizations are using big data to
understand consumer behavior in a bid to serve customers better. Big data is helping industries
to manage resources better and helping workers to complete tasks faster. Shopping trends are
now predictable, and retailers can make better recommendations to customers based on these
trends.
Research has been made better through big data, and millions of data can be searched or sifted
in mere seconds. Patterns are now found in the most bizarre things, and lots of companies are
using these patterns to make predictions. Adverts now target customers more effectively.

Drones

Drones have now found more industrial uses than ever before. They have become more than
mere recreational toys. Online shopping giant Amazon is working on drone delivery systems. In
some remote parts of Africa, drones are used to deliver medical supplies.

Drones are also used in hospitals to deliver supplies to various floors. Large warehouses are
now being monitored by using drones. Farmers now use drones to monitor their farms and
detect pests, diseased crops, and other important things faster. In the entertainment industry,
drones are being used creatively to entertain people and form pyrotechnic displays.

In the oil and gas sector, drones are used to monitor the environmental impact of various
installations. Mining companies now use drones to survey mining operations and make better
measurements. In the construction industry, drones are used to gauge topography, monitor
construction progress and carry out ground surveying.

Image recognition

Image recognition is helping industry sectors to advance in numerous ways. Industries now use
image recognition for facial recognition, surveillance, video analysis, driverless vehicles,
augmented reality (AR) etc. For example, in the fashion industry, there are now apps that can
capture images of people and give more information about the clothes those people are
wearing.

The person can then decide to purchase the clothing items from online stores. People can point
the camera of their smartphones to objects and purchase these objects online. Hotels and
others in the hospitality section can now identify guests as they walk into their premises. This
will help them improve their customer service.

Virtual reality (VR)

Virtual reality has now become much more than an entertainment device. Companies are now
using VR technology in various ways. In the real estate industry, some companies have VR
solutions that allow potential home buyers walk through every aspect of a home and see every
detail of the home right from their living room couch.

Some fashion retailers now have VR solutions in their stores that allow people try on clothes
virtually without needing to put the clothes on in the real world.
In the fitness industry, VR is also playing a big role. A lot of people don’t feel motivated to work
out, but some companies have introduced VR apps that make workouts fun. These apps can
make people enjoy the feel of boxing an opponent or climbing a rock right from their gym.

Some automobile manufacturers now produce VR experiences that allow people try out cars
from the comfort of their homes. In the construction industry, clients can now see how their
homes will look like after construction thanks to VR apps. Companies now conduct virtual
reality interviews for potential employees. PCB designers are already using augmented reality
(AR) to help them visualize designs better.

Conclusion

Modern technology is helping various organizations in different industries progress at a much

faster rate. Speed is critical in today’s business world and thanks to technology; business is now
conducted at the speed of thought.

II. Grammar Points (more uses of adjectives)

1. Comparison and Superlative
We use comparative adjectives to show change or make comparisons, describe how
something or someone changes, and show that one thing depends on another.
Examples.
a. This car is certainly better, but it's much more expensive.
b. The faster you drive, the more dangerous it is. (= When you drive faster, it is more
dangerous.)
c. He is a better player than Ronaldo.
We use ‘the’ with superlative adjectives:
I have three sisters: Jan is the oldest and Angela is the youngest.
Fill in the gaps with the comparative or the superlative forms of the adjective given.

2. We often use two nouns together to show that one thing is a part of something else.
The first noun is called a noun modifier.
We can use noun modifiers to show what something is made of, with nouns ending
in –er, and we use measurements, age or value as noun modifiers:
a race horse is a horse that runs in races
a horse race is a race for horses
a boat race is a race for boats
a love story is a story about love
a war story is a story about war
a tennis ball is a ball for playing tennis
tennis shoes are shoes for playing tennis
How will you explain these:
a. a five-thousand-euro platinum watch.
b. a potato peeler.
c. a gold watch
How will you explain these:

Match the word to make ten expressions.

 the city novel
the bathroom players
company directors
a diamond shoes
a DVD singer
an opera ring
a three-hour hall
a 200 page floor
a sleeping tablet
a running exam

3. A lot of adjectives are made from verbs by adding -ing or -ed:

The commonest -ing adjectives are: The commonest -ed adjectives are:
amusing annoyed
annoying bored
boring closed
disappointing delighted
exciting disappointed
interesting excited
frightening frightened
tiring tired
shocking worried
surprising
worrying

Example:
If you say something is interesting, you mean
it interests you:
I read a very interesting article in the
newspaper today.
If you say something is terrifying, you mean it
terrifies you:
That Dracula film was absolutely terrifying.
Example:
If something bores you, you can say you feel
bored.
We had nothing to do. We were really bored.
If something terrifies you, you can say you are
terrified.
I didn't really enjoy the Dracula film. Most of the
time I was terrified.

Change into the right adjective.

a. I enjoyed the film but it was really ______________ (frighten).
b. A: What’s your favorite football team?
B: I don’t know. I am not really ______________ (interest in) football.
c. I’m ______________ (bore with). Can we watch something else?
d. I can’t stop reading this book. It’s so _______________ (excite)!
e. I am feeling very ______________ (tire). I think I’ll go to bed.
f. I can’t find my glasses. It’s so ______________ (annoy)! I had them five minutes ago.
g. Dear Anita,
First of all, congratulations on you exam results! You must be really ________________
(please).
h. Are you all right? You look _______________ (worry).
i. I like Jeremy but he can be _______________ (tire) sometimes. He never stops talking.
j. My dad’s really _______________ (frighten of) spiders. He hates them!