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.
Adjectives
Adjective Placement and Order
Types of Adjectives
Descriptive Adjectives
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
Attributive and Predicative Adjectives
Compound Adjectives
Proper Adjectives
Participle Adjectives
Postpositive Adjectives
Gradable and Ungradable Adjectives
Comparable and Non-comparable 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.