Basic Details
Word: Adjective
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A word that describes or modifies a noun, telling us more about it.
Synonyms: Descriptor, modifier
Antonyms: Noun, verb
Idioms and Phrases
- Adjective to the rescue: Refers to using a descriptive word to improve a sentence or explain something better. Example: "When the text was unclear, she added an adjective to the rescue to clarify it."
- Adjective overload: When there are too many descriptive words in a sentence, making it confusing. Example: "His story was interesting, but it had an adjective overload, and I lost track of what he was saying."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The bright red apple looked delicious on the table.
Example 2: She wore a lovely blue dress that made her stand out at the party.
Example 3: The tall building cast a long shadow over the park.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "adjective" comes from the Latin word "adjectivus," which means "thrown to" or "added to"? This reflects how adjectives provide extra information about nouns.
Famous Quote
"An adjective is a word that describes a noun. Its one of the most important parts of speech." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "adjective" mean?
a) A type of animal
b) A word that describes a noun
c) A verb that shows action
d) A noun in a sentence
Answer: b) A word that describes a noun
2. Which of these is a synonym of "adjective"?
a) Verb
b) Descriptor
c) Noun
d) Preposition
Answer: b) Descriptor
3. Which word is an antonym of "adjective"?
a) Descriptor
b) Modifier
c) Noun
d) Adverb
Answer: c) Noun
4. Which sentence uses "adjective" correctly?
a) The adjective ran quickly across the field.
b) The tall tree swayed gently in the breeze.
c) The adjective was very interesting.
d) The girl sang as an adjective.
Answer: b) The tall tree swayed gently in the breeze.
5. Which idiom means using too many descriptive words?
a) Adjective to the rescue
b) Adjective overload
c) As fit as a fiddle
d) Like a fish out of water
Answer: b) Adjective overload
