Proper nouns, possessives and modifiers made
from them, and common nouns can be adjectives. Examples: July storms, winter
weather, Jim's boat, boy's bed.
and can be adjectives. Examples:
July storms, winter weather, Jim's boat, boy's bed.
Some authorities call nouns
used to described another noun noun adjuncts. They tell us
whose or what kind.
Find the adjectives in these
sentences..
1. Dan's new hat blew down
the man's stairway.
2. Stormy spring weather can
cause many flash floods.
3. Pam's new suitcase was
ready for the Canadian trip.
4. December winds can make a dangerous
Christmas trip.
December winds can make a dangerous
Christmas trip.
5. The student's hope was the
teacher's happiness.
Answers
1. Dan's, new, the, man's
2. Stormy, spring, many,
flash
3. Pam's, new, the, Canadian
4. December, a, dangerous,
Christmas
5. The, student's, the,
teacher's