What is the meaning of adjective?

∆ Select one.

A)Words that describe adverbs

B)Words that modify prepositions

C)A part of speech that modifies a noun or pronoun.

D)Nothing

Answer:

The meaning of adjective is that a part of speech that modifies a noun or pronoun (C) .

●Go to big place.

 

Here the word "big" is adding more meaning to the word  "place".Here "big" is an adjective.

●The meaning of adjective is that an adjective can add more information about a noun or pronoun.

●An adjective describes or modifies features and qualities of people,animals and things.

To know the meaning of adjective,you should read the following explanation.

●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.