Adjectives
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun.
Tell whether each adjective in () is demonstrative, interrogative, or indefinite.
(Which) books on the list have you read?
interrogative
Write the comparative and superlative forms of each of these adjectives.
bad
worse , worst
Complete the sentences with the correct form of or little. Is the noun a count or noncount noun?
My mom has ____(time) now more than ever before.
less, noncount
Tell whether the () words are adjective phrases or adjective clauses.
Roundups (which took place twice a year) were hard work.
adjective clause
List the nouns modified by the adjectives in the (). Does the adjective come before or after the noun?
Steven Spielberg is (famous) for his films.
Steven Spielberg, after
Tell whether each adjective in () is demonstrative, interrogative, or indefinite.
(These) biographies are great.
demonstrative
Write the comparative and superlative forms of each of these adjectives.
good
better
best
Complete the sentences with the correct form of or little. Is the noun a count or noncount noun?
I have ___(advice) for siblings.
little, noncount
Tell whether the () words are adjective phrases or adjective clauses.
The trail drive (to town) was long.
Adjective phrase
List the nouns modified by the adjectives in the (). Does the adjective come before or after the noun.
His adventure films are always (exciting).
Films , before
Tell whether each adjective in () is demonstrative, interrogative, or indefinite.
I've read (this) one many times.
demonstrative, indefinite
Write the comparative and superlative forms of each of these adjectives.
beautiful
more beautiful
most beautiful
Complete the sentences with the correct form of or little. Is the noun a count or noncount noun?
You may lose a ____(hours) of sleep.
few, count
Tell whether the () words are adjective phrases or adjective clauses.
Cowboys' contribution (to history) is important.
adjective phrase
List the nouns modified by the adjectives in the (). Does the adjective come before or after the noun?
Technology, (modern) and (ever changing) has affected movies.
technology, after
Tell whether each adjective in () is demonstrative, interrogative, or indefinite.
(That) science fiction story is my favorite.
demonstrative
Write the comparative and superlative forms of each of these adjectives.
windy
windier
windiest
Complete the sentences with the correct form of or little. Is the noun a count or noncount noun?
You will have ___(trouble) if you have your own room.
less, noncount
Tell whether the () words are adjective phrases or adjective clauses.
The songs (that the cowboys sang) kept the cattle quiet during the night.
adjective clause
List the nouns modified by the adjectives in the (). Does the adjective come before or after the noun?
Animators create worlds both (ancient) and (futuristic).
worlds, after
Tell whether each adjective in () is demonstrative, interrogative, or indefinite.
(Most) readers like ghost stories.
indefinite
Write the comparative and superlative forms of each of these adjectives.
expensive
more expensive
most expensive
Complete the sentences with the correct form of or little. Is the noun a count or noncount noun?
(He) has also done the ____babysitting.
least, noncount
Tell whether the () words are adjective phrases or adjective clauses.
The bandana (around his neck) could be used to keep out dust from his nose.
adjective phrase