1. By: Anaya Gray; Kelvonte Stiff; Evan Gardner
Adjectives
By: Anaya Gray; Kelvonte Stiff; Evan Gardner

2. Definition
An adjective is a part of speech that describes, qualifies, or places limits on a noun or pronoun.
Adjectives show differences in amount or degree by the addition of function words or by changes in form
Adjectives answer how many, what color, what kind, and they are used to add detail to a noun or pronoun
They also show size, shape, distance, feelings or qualities, temperature, time, nationality, material, age, and purpose.

3. Examples That girl is ugly. The nice boy gave me a toy.
It is freezing outside.
The Chinese man handed me a fortune cookie.
My family is early for the movie.
My mother beat me with a wooden spoon for failing a test.
The Steelers is the best team in the NFL.

4. Rules of Adjectives Adjectives can come before noun
Adjectives can come after verbs such as be, become, seem, look, etc.
Can be modified by adverbs
They can be used as complements to a noun

5. Superlative and Comparative Adjectives
Superlative Adjectives
Are used to compare 2 nouns
Usually end in –er but for words with 2 or more syllables use the word “more”
Examples: taller, more dangerous, better, and happier
Are used to compare 3 or more nouns
Usually end in –est but for words with 2 or more syllables use the word “most”
Examples: tallest, most dangerous, best, and happiest

6. Premodifiers with Degrees of Adjectives
Both adverbs and adjectives in their comparative and superlative forms can be accompanied by premodifiers, single words and phrases, that intensify the degree.
Examples: We were a lot more careful this time.
He works a lot less carefully than the other jeweler in town.
We like his work so much better.
You'll get your watch back all the faster.

7. Collective Adjectives
When the definite article, the, is combined with an adjective describing a class or group of people, the resulting phrase can act as a noun.
Examples:
The rural poor have been ignored by the media.
The rich of Connecticut are responsible.
The elderly are beginning to demand their rights.
The young at heart are always a joy to be around.