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3- ADJECTIVES


What an adjective is and what it does?


" An adjective describes the person, thing, etc which a noun refers to. We use adjectives to say what a person, etc is like or seems like... An adjective can also describe the idea (s) contained in a whole group of words... "

 (L. G. Alexander, Logman English Grammar, 1997 )


---> Some adjectives always go before the noun (or after a form of be):

I have a new teacher. My teacher is fantastic.

----> Adjectives have no plural form:

John has a great record. Jorn has great records.

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Comparison of Adjetive:

Short                                                         long                                                 Irregular

 1 syllable.....................................2 or more syllables................................................................................
2 syllables ending in -y..............................................................................................................................


short + er = shorter.....................interesting = more interesting..........................good = better.................
late + er = later................................................................................................bad = worse...................
big + g + er = bigger.....................beautiful = less beautiful.....................................................................
happ + ier = happier.............................................................................................................................

A comparative can stant on it is own if the reference is clear. Example: The grey coat is longer. However, if we need to mention each item, then we must use the after the comparative. When than is followed by a noun or pronoun it functions as if it were a preposition when it is followed by a clouse, it functions as if it were a conjunction, but note the ambiguity of.

Examples:

Our new car is smaller than our old car.
This book is more interesting than that book.
That book is less interesting than this book.


Here is a list of some adjectives:

Many adjectives can be used either before the noun they describe, or following linking verbs such as appear, be, become, feel, get, and seem.

Examples:

The high price surprised him.
The price seemed high.

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