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Adjectives

Made by Sonja Nygaard Joki, Hands On (NKI) , Per lysvåg, and Karin D. Løken.
Last updated 09/27/2022

What is an adjective?

An adjective is a word that gives more information about a noun or a pronoun. Simply put, adjectives are words that describe things.

Here are some examples:

  • equal opportunity – equal says something about the noun opportunity
  • ordinary citizens – ordinary gives information about citizens
  • good solutions – good gives information about solutions
  • something awful – awful gives more information about the pronoun something

Now try the task below: Can you find the adjectives?

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Can you find the adjectives?

Written by Christine Varadian Johnsen.
Last updated 09/15/2015