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ADJECTIVES

Some types of adjectives


a) Distributive- e.g. each
b) Demonstrative - e.g. that
c) Quantitative - e.g. some
d) Qualitative – e.g. tall

Quantitative adjectives
Quantitative adjectives refer to the amount or
quantity of something.

Examples
Three pillows some rice a lot of water
Several children first place much peas
Many books few boys

These adjectives answer the questions “How


many?” and “How much?”

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When the exact amount is not known, the
adjectives are classified as indefinite adjectives.
Examples: some, few, many, several, all etc.

1) I have four pencils.


2) She left some rice on the plate.

Exercise
Underline the quantitative adjectives in each
sentence below
1) Several students fell ill after drinking the
contaminated water.
2) Aunty bought some dasheen, few grapes
and four pears at the market.
3) We do not have much time to finish the
questions.
4) Many infants were given less juice than
older children.

Many and fewer are used with countable nouns.

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Much and less are used with uncountable nouns.

Countable nouns: boys, animals, cups, marbles


etc.
Uncountable nouns: rice, sand, water, space, oil,
etc.

Descriptive or Qualitative adjectives


A descriptive or qualitative adjective describes a
noun or pronoun. It can state what kind, colour,
shape, quality, nationality etc.
Example
1) Mary is a beautiful girl.
2) That toy is long, round and blue
3) The man is carrying a heavy load.

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Exercise
1) The girl received a fantastic surprise for
her birthday.

2) The big, blue book is under the folder.

3) Troy’s parents were proud of his


achievements.

4) The injured boy hurt his leg while playing


football.

5) The tree was laden with juicy, luscious


mangoes.

6) The intelligent girl was applauded for her


efforts.

7) The frightened children were rescued by


the courageous firefighters.

8) The football team emerged victorious at


the end of the match.
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9) The feeble old man limped to his seat.

10) Aunty Jenny’s expensive jewellery was


stolen by the brazen bandit.

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Distributive adjectives
A distributive adjective shows whether the noun is
thought of as single or as a group.
Examples: each, either, every, neither, etc.
1) Every girl has to reach to school early.
2) Neither boy wore a watch today.
3) Each day we pray reverently.

Distributive Adjectives must be followed by a


noun.

Exercise
Underline the distributive adjectives in the
sentences below.
1) Each girl was advised to get enough rest
before the test.
2) Neither child knows the answer to the
difficult riddle.
3) The teacher reminded every child to
complete all assignments.

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4) The lady said that either person can lead
the singing.

Demonstrative Adjectives
A demonstrative adjective refers to a particular
noun. It points out the noun.
Examples: this, that, those, these, such and some.
1) That van belongs to my father.
2) Place these books on the shelf.
3) This banana is healthy for you.
4) May I have some juice, please?

Demonstrative Adjectives must be followed by a


noun.

Exercise
Underline the demonstrative adjectives in the
sentences below.

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1) That disrespectful behaviour will not be
tolerated.
2) Those children do not share the same
apartment.
3) This belt is yours but that shoe is mine.
4) Have you looked at these magazines as
yet?

Interrogative Adjectives
Interrogative adjectives as the questions: which,
what, whose and must be followed by a noun

Examples:
noun

Whose bag was left on the bench?

Adjective

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1) Which bus are you waiting for?
2) What game would you like to play?

Exercise
Underline the interrogative adjectives in each
sentence below.
1) Which character in the story do you
prefer?
2) Whose belongings were left carelessly on
the floor?
3) What movie did you look at?
4) Which pet is hers?

Possessive Adjectives
A possessive adjective shows possession or
ownership. It replaces the possessive noun.
Examples: my, his her, its, our, your and their.

1) His bicycle needs a new tyre.


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2) Their home is located five kilometres
away from the school.
3) My pen is blue while your pen is black.

Exercise
Underline the possessive adjectives in each
sentence below.

1) Give me my bag please.


2) He picked up his car from the mechanic
this morning.
3) Close your door after you enter.
4) Our cousins visited us from America.
5) The family was left homeless after fire
ravaged their home.
6) His stamp collection was very valuable.
7) They looked at pictures of their ancestors
during a visit to the museum.
8) Her long hair reminded us of Rapunzel.
9) Uncle Paul seldom rides his bicycle on the
busy road.
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10) The friendly dog wagged its tail at the
sight of the stranger

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