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Adjectives

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Write your name. Then, write two adjectives that begin with each letter of your name.
One has been done for you.

R A J

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Name:

Adjectives:

Let’s Learn Adjectives

An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.
Read the following sentences.

It is a high wall. (high tells us more about the noun wall)
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He has a big umbrella. (big tells us about the size of the umbrella)
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Suraj asked for six toffees. (six tells us about the number of toffees)
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The tall boy borrowed my book. (tall tells us about the noun boy)
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Let’s Learn Position of Adjectives

Adjectives are generally placed before nouns, but sometimes they are also placed after nouns.
For example:
Rahul is an intelligent boy. (adjective placed before noun)
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adjective noun
The boy is intelligent. (adjective placed after noun)
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noun adjective

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