ADJECTIVES used to describe a noun or pronoun

ADJECTIVES -used to describe a noun or pronoun -modify=change slightly

Adjectives usually answer one of these four questions: What Kind? new car striped tie Which One? this swan every page How Many? one hamburger many geese How Much? no food little rain

Modifying Nouns and Pronouns When adjectives modify nouns, they usually come directly before the nouns. Occasionally, they may come after. When adjectives modify pronouns, they usually come after a linking verb. Occasionally, they may come before. BEFORE: She saw a bright, smiling face. BEFORE: They are happy and talkative. AFTER: The room, narrow and dark, frightened us. AFTER: Quiet and sullen, he sat in a corner.

PRACTICE!! Underline the adjective and draw an arrow to the noun or pronoun it modifies. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ducks, geese, and swans are aquatic birds. All waterfowl swim and float. These birds have webbed feet. These colorful birds are often called greenheads. A female duck has dull feathers that blend in with her surroundings.

ARTICLES Articles answer the question: Which one? DEFINITE ARTICLES: THE INDEFINITE ARTICLES: A and AN -refers to a specific person, place, or thing -point out a type of person, place, or thing, but they do not refer to a specific one Examples: a pond (perhaps one of several) the canoe the white swan an old sweater (any one of many)