This document provides a lesson on forming adjectives. It defines adjectives as words that describe nouns and explains how they can answer questions about attributes like size, color, and opinion. The document discusses identifying adjectives, forming adjectives with suffixes, using comparative and superlative forms, and the correct order of multiple adjectives in a sentence. It includes interactive exercises for learners to practice identifying and creating adjectives.
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This document provides a lesson on forming adjectives. It defines adjectives as words that describe nouns and explains how they can answer questions about attributes like size, color, and opinion. The document discusses identifying adjectives, forming adjectives with suffixes, using comparative and superlative forms, and the correct order of multiple adjectives in a sentence. It includes interactive exercises for learners to practice identifying and creating adjectives.
This document provides a lesson on forming adjectives. It defines adjectives as words that describe nouns and explains how they can answer questions about attributes like size, color, and opinion. The document discusses identifying adjectives, forming adjectives with suffixes, using comparative and superlative forms, and the correct order of multiple adjectives in a sentence. It includes interactive exercises for learners to practice identifying and creating adjectives.
describe or modify nouns or pronouns. • They provide more information about the noun or pronoun, such as its size, color, shape, or opinion. What are Adjectives?
• Adjectives can be used to answer
questions like: • What kind of noun is it? (e.g., blue, fluffy) • How many are there? (e.g., three, few) • Which one is it? (e.g., this, that) Identifying Adjectives in a Sentence
• Adjectives can come before a
noun or after the verb 'be'. • To identify an adjective, ask yourself if it describes the noun or pronoun. Interactive: Spot the Adjectives
• Look at the following sentences
and identify the adjectives: • The **big** elephant walked slowly. • She is **happy** to see her friends. Describing Nouns with Adjectives
• Adjectives can be used to
describe different aspects of a noun, such as: • Size (e.g., small, large) • Color (e.g., red, blue) • Shape (e.g., round, square) • Opinion (e.g., delicious, beautiful) Forming Adjectives with Suffixes
• Suffixes are added to the end of
base words to create new words. • Add suffixes like -ful, -less, - able, and -ous to form adjectives. Interactive: Create Adjectives with Suffixes
• Using the base words provided,
create adjectives by adding the correct suffixes: • Help**_ful_** • Fear**_less_** • Comfort**_able_** • Danger**_ous_** Using Multiple Adjectives in a Sentence
• Multiple adjectives can be used
to describe a noun, but they should be placed in a specific order. • The correct order is: opinion, size, age, shape, color, origin, material, purpose. Comparative and Superlative Forms
• Adjectives can have comparative
and superlative forms to compare or emphasize. • Comparative form: add '-er' or 'more' to the adjective (e.g., taller, more beautiful) • Superlative form: add '-est' or 'most' to the adjective (e.g., tallest, most beautiful) Interactive: Fill in the Blanks
• Choose the correct form of the
adjective to fill in the blanks: • This is the **tallest** building in the city. • She is **more** talented than her sister. Would You Rather?
Would you rather describe the noun
as **beautiful** or **colorful**? True or False?
True or False: The adjective should
come before the noun in a sentence. Fun Facts about Adjectives
• Adjectives can make writing
more interesting and descriptive. • Adjectives can evoke emotions and create vivid imagery. • Adjectives can vary in intensity, from mild to extreme. • Adjectives can change meaning depending on the context. • Adjectives can be used to compare and contrast.