Descriptive Adjectives
Identify the adj and the noun it describes:
Racing is a popular sport.
Adj: popular
Noun: sport
Identify each article: definite/indefinite?
Mom and Dad watched the swim meet.
The = definite
Identify each numerical adj & its noun:
The pastry chef made a cake with three layers.
adj: three
noun: layers
A subj complement follows a linking verb:
According to some people, Frank Lloyd Wright was eccentric.
eccentric
Identify adj & positive, comparative, or superlative
The classroom has a nice map.
nice = positive
The sleek car was on the track.
adj: sleek
noun: track
The swimmer talked with an official.
the = definite; an = indefinite
He put the first ingredient into the bowl.
adj: first
noun: ingredient
The architect became famous.
famous
What is the largest country in the world?
largest = superlative
The car made a quick stop.
adj: quick
noun: stop
Bruce swam the backstroke and the butterfly.
the = definite, the = definite
Two eggs were needed for the recipe.
adj: two
noun: eggs
Prairie-style homes are popular.
popular
Vatican City is the smallest country.
smallest = superlative
A fiery crash scared the crowd.
adj: fiery
noun: crash
Will Igor swim an event today?
an = indefinite
Use the sixth speed on the mixer.
adj: sixth
noun: speed
Most designs, however, were impressive.
impressive
Do you think more tourists will visit this year than last?
more = comparative
The Brazilian driver won the race.
adj: Brazilian
noun: driver
Nadine won a medal and a trophy.
a = indefinite
a= indefinite
The first, second, and third bites are mine!
Adjs: first, second, third
noun: bites
His designs looked odd to some people.
odd
I think is is better to travel than to stay at home.
better = comparative