adjective
A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
📖 Detailed Explanation
Adjectives add detail and description to nouns and pronouns, telling us what kind, which one, or how many. They make writing more vivid and specific.
📝 Usage Rules
- •Descriptive adjectives tell what kind (red car, tall building)
- •Demonstrative adjectives point out which one (this book, those people)
- •Quantitative adjectives tell how many (three cats, several options)
✅Correct Examples
"The small, red car drove quickly."
"Small" and "red" are adjectives describing the car
❌Incorrect Examples
"She felt badly about the mistake."
Should be "bad" - use adjective after linking verb "felt"
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