Proper Adjectives
What’s so proper about them? A proper adjective is made from a proper noun. All proper nouns can be made into or used as proper adjectives. ALL proper adjectives are capitalized.
First, name some proper nouns: Alabama India Mexico Japan North America
Proper Adjectives Alabamian Indian Mexican Japanese North American
Sushi is a wonderful example of Japanese cuisine!
Copper Canyon is located in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
The United States is a North American country.
Courtney Cox is a famous Alabamian from Mountain Brook.
This woman is wearing an Indian Sari.