Adjectives in the English Grammar

Adjectives are words that modify and describe the qualities or states of being of nouns or noun phrases. In this part, we will learn all about them.

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"Adjectives" in the English Grammar

Adjectives

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Adjectives are words that are used to modify nouns. They offer more information about the noun after them.
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"Adjective Placement and Order" in English Grammar

Adjective Placement and Order

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In this lesson, we will learn the place of adjectives in a sentence. We will also learn the order of appearance of different types of adjectives in a sentence.
"Types of Adjectives" in English Grammar

Types of Adjectives

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Adjectives are the most used words in sentences. There are several types of adjectives according to their uses. Let's get to know them!
Descriptive Adjectives in the English Grammar

Descriptive Adjectives

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Descriptive adjectives are adjectives that modify a noun or pronoun by showing its quality. In this lesson, we will learn more about them.
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Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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Comparative adjectives are used to compare one noun with another noun. Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more nouns.

Attributive and Predicative Adjectives

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An attributive adjective is an adjective that appears before the noun or pronoun it describes. In this lesson, we will learn more about them.

Compound Adjectives

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Compound adjectives are used as one single adjective. They function as the head of the sentence. In this lesson, we will learn all about them.

Proper Adjectives

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Proper adjectives are commonly used in English. They tend to modify nouns and pronouns. in this lesson, we will learn more about them.

Participle Adjectives

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Participle adjectives are the same form as participles with the same characteristics with adjectives.

Postpositive Adjectives

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Post-positive adjectives or postnominal adjectives are mainly placed immediately after the noun. In this lesson, we will learn all about them.
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Gradable and Ungradable Adjectives

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'Gradable' means being able to put something into different grades. So, What are the differences between gradable and ungradable adjectives?

Comparable and Non-comparable Adjectives

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Descriptive adjectives are categorized into two main groups including: classifying adjectives and qualifying adjectives. We will learn more in this lesson.
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Adjective Clauses

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Clauses are made of subjects and verbs that may need another clause to be completely meaningful. Adjective clauses function as the adjectives of sentences.
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Adjectives

Adjectives with LanGeek

Adjectives enhance your communication, enabling you to describe people, places, objects, and ideas in vivid detail. Whether you are just starting to learn English or looking to refine your skills, our collection of adjective lessons is designed to meet your needs at every level.

What Are Adjectives?

In the simplest terms, adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns. They provide essential details that help us understand the size, color, shape, quantity, or other qualities of a noun. For instance, in the sentence "She wore a beautiful red dress," both beautiful and red are adjectives, describing the noun dress.

Adjective Categories Across Three Levels

Our adjective lessons are organized into 13 categories, carefully structured across three levels—beginner, intermediate, and advanced—so that you can progress at your own pace.

Beginner + Intermediate + Advanced

The following lessons are presented at all three proficiency levels:

  • Adjective Placement and Order
  • Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Intermediate + Advanced

The following lessons are presented at intermediate and advanced levels:

  • Types of Adjectives
  • Attributive and Predicative Adjectives
  • Compound Adjectives
  • Proper Adjectives
  • Participle Adjectives
  • Gradable and Ungradable Adjectives

Advanced

The following lessons are only presented at the advanced level:

  • Adjectives
  • Descriptive Adjectives
  • Postpositive Adjectives
  • Comparable and Non-comparable Adjectives
  • Adjective Clauses

Integrated Learning Features

LanGeek enhances your learning experience with additional features:

  • Vocabulary: Expand your adjective vocabulary and use synonyms to increase variety.
  • Reading: Apply adjectives in context with reading exercises.
  • Pronunciation: Improve your adjective pronunciation with focused exercises.

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Ready to enhance your English? Dive into our adjective lessons on LanGeek and start improving your language skills today. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, our structured approach will guide you every step of the way.

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