1. adjectives Modifies, describes nouns or pronouns
Tells what kind, how many, or which one

2. Example
The gentle purr of the two kittens was the last sound I heard.

3. Articles The adjectives a, an, and the are called articles.
Use a before a word that begins with a consonant
Use an before a word that begins with a vowel
Example: A kitten can develop into a cat with an attitude.

4. Proper adjectives
Word that is formed from a proper noun. A Proper Adjective always begins with a capital letter.
Albert Schweitzer was a German doctor who worked in African hospitals.
I like Oregon apples the best.

5. Predicate adjectives
Follows a linking verb and modifies the subject of the sentence
Ex: The sky is blue.

6. Demonstrative Adjectives
Points out a noun. The words this, that, these, and those are demonstrative adjectives.
Ex: This book has more illustrations than that magazine.
Always modifies a noun. Demonstrative pronouns replace a noun, rather than modifying it.
Ex: That assignment will be difficult. (adjective)
Ex: That will be a difficult assignment. (pronoun)

7. Positive Adjectives Used when no comparison is being made
Ex: How old the Inca empire seems!

8. Comparative Form This form compares two things.
Ex: The Aztec empire is older than the Inca Empire.

9. Superlative Form Compares more than two things.
Ex: The Mayan empire is the oldest one in the Americas.