English Grammar
Basic Grammar -> Adjective
| There are many different types of adjectives: | |
| 1. | Possessive adjectives: |
| These are similar to possessive pronouns (my, your, hers, its, ours, theirs, his). The only difference in that their use modifies a noun or pronoun. | |
| For example: | |
| I could not attend my class. | |
| Here, the word 'my' describes the noun 'class' | |
| Where is your pen? | |
| 'Your' describes or tells something about the noun 'pen'.! | |
| 2. | Demonstrative adjectives: |
| Again, these are similar to demonstrative pronouns (this, that, these, those) but they work as adjectives by modifying the noun or noun phrase. | |
| For example: | |
| While running, I tripped over that cord. | |
| In the given sentence, the demonstrative adjective 'that' modifies the noun 'cord'. | |
| This painting is indeed spectacular! | |
| 'This' modified the noun 'painting'. | |
| 3. | Interrogative adjective: |
| These are identical to interrogative pronouns (which, what) but here, they work as adjectives by modifying the noun or noun phrase instead of just standing on their own. | |
| For example: | |
| Which paintings do you want? (Here which modified the noun paintings by defining or informing about the paintings referred to in the sentence) | |
| What luggage are you carrying? (what modifies the luggage) | |
| 4. | Indefinite adjective: |
| Again, these are similar to indefinite pronoun except that they modify the noun, pronoun or noun phrase like in the following sentences: | |
| For example: | |
| Many Indians go abroad for higher studies. (Here many modifies the noun Indians) | |
| I will not listen to any advice you have for me (any modifies advice). |