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Proper Adjectives

As the name suggests, proper adjectives are made from proper names. Hence, they are
capitalised.

Look at the sentences below. The highlighted words are proper adjectives.
I love Indian food.
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The world loves Japanese cars.
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The Airtel network is available in 5G in select cities.
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The Shakespearean dramas are read all over the world.
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Practice Time 3

Fill in the blanks with proper adjectives. Take the words from the help box.

1. I have visited many __________________ countries. (Asia)
2. My teacher is __________________. (British)
3. Do you like __________________ food? (Mexico)
4. Can you change some __________________ dollars? (US)

5. The __________________ philosophy teaches us peace. (Buddha)

Let’s Learn Formation of Adjectives

Adjectives may be formed from nouns, verbs or adjectives.

Adjectives from Nouns

We form adjectives from nouns by adding -ish, -y, -ous, -ed, -en, -ly, -ful or -less at the
end.

Noun Adjective Noun Adjective
dirt dirty storm stormy

boy boyish play playful
care careful hope hopeful

shame shameless courage courageous
Adjectives sense senseless gold golden
silk
envious
silken
envy
king
manly
man
kingly
oily
oil
gift
gifted
Adjectives from Verbs
We form adjectives from verbs by adding -ing, -less, -ful, -able or -ed.

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