Search Results for: adjectives

Adjectives used only in attributive position

December 31, 2011 -

Some adjectives are only used in attributive position. After a verb we use other words. Examples of such adjectives are: elder, eldest, live, old, little,… Continue reading

Possessive pronouns and adjectives

December 29, 2011 -

The possessive forms mine, yours, his, hers, ours and theirs are pronouns, used without following nouns. That coat is mine. Is this yours? My hair… Continue reading

The…the… with comparative adjectives

October 26, 2011 -

Comparison and contrast are expressed by the use of the…the… with comparative adjectives in parallel clauses. This structure is used to show proportionate increase or… Continue reading

Adjectives exercise

October 17, 2011 -

Complete the second sentence in each pair using an adjective opposite in meaning to the one given in the first sentence. Answers 1. The elephant… Continue reading

Adjectives order before nouns

August 18, 2011 -

When several adjectives are used to modify a noun, they have to be put in a particular order. Here are some important rules for adjective… Continue reading