What is an adjective?

We know that there are many words in English.When these words are used in sentences,they are called parts of speech.We also know that there are eight parts of speech in English.An adjective is one of those parts of speech.

●An adjective is a part of speech that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

-She is a cute girl.

Here the word "cute" is modifying the noun girl.So the word "cute" is an example of an adjective.

●An adjective is a part of speech that add extra information about a noun or pronoun.

-She is a talented girl.

Here the word "talented" is modifying the noun girl.So the word "talented" is an example of an adjective.

Remember that an adjective may come before the word it describes.

 

-That is a cute puppy.

 Or an adjective may follow the word it describes.

 -That puppy is cute.