Adjectives - JSS1 English Language Lesson Note

Definition:
- Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns.
- They provide more information about the noun or pronoun by answering questions like "What kind?" "How many?" "Which one?"

Types of Adjectives:
1. Descriptive Adjectives: Describe the qualities or characteristics of a noun.
   - Example: The blue sky, a tall tree, a beautiful flower.

2. Quantitative Adjectives: Indicate the quantity or amount of a noun.
   - Example:  Three apples,  many books,  few students.

3.  Demonstrative Adjectives: Point out or identify a specific noun.
   - Example:  This book,  those  shoes, such behavior.

4. Possessive Adjectives: Show possession or ownership.
   - Example:  Her car,  our house,  their cat.

5. Interrogative Adjectives: Used to ask questions about a noun.
   - Example:  Which book?,  What color?, Whose bag?

6.  Indefinite Adjectives: Refer to nonspecific or unidentified nouns.
   - Example: Some people,  several options,  any reason.

Placement of Adjectives:
- Adjectives usually come before the noun they describe.
- However, some adjectives can come after the verb "to be" (linking verbs) to describe the subject.
  - Example: The sky is blue. She seems  happy.

Comparative and Superlative Forms: 
- Adjectives can have comparative and superlative forms to compare two or more things.
  - Comparative:  Taller , more beautiful
  - Superlative:  Tallest , most beautiful

Understanding adjectives is essential for adding detail and description to our language. By recognizing the different types of adjectives and how they function, we can effectively communicate and express ourselves more vividly.