a word used to describe (modify) a noun or pronoun Adjectives a word used to describe (modify) a noun or pronoun

Modify The word modify means describe. The word receiving the description is the word being modified.

Examples of adjectives modifying nouns: busy dentist (busy modifies dentist) happy student (Student is being modified by happy) several days (several modifies days)

More examples: Describe People: noisy crowd, pretty girl Describe Places: large school, old hotel Describe Things: antique desk, red balloon Describe Ideas: enduring freedom, inner happiness

Articles are Adjectives Article: The most commonly used adjectives are known as articles. They are: a, an, the The pretty retriever and a fluffy pink poodle played together in the park. An orange is a good source of vitamin C. This is an honor.

Identify the Adjective(s) On winter afternoons, I slowly walk home. winter = adjective modifying “afternoons” slowly = adverb (describes how I walk) At last, I reached my peaceful home. peaceful = adjective modifying “home”

Identify the Adjectives The wet sidewalk glistens in the bright lights. the = adjective/article modifying “sidewalk/ lights” wet = adjective modifying “sidewalk” bright = adjective modifying “lights” sidewalk= subject glisten = verb…it is what the sidewalk is doing

An attractive girl ran to the large roll-top desk in the dark corner. Put a blue triangle above each adjective An attractive girl ran to the large roll-top desk in the dark corner.