Order of Adjectives of Quality Order of Adjectives of Quality Several variations are possible but a fairly usual order is: adjectives of (a) size (except little ; but see C below) (b) general description (excluding adjectives of personal…
Adjectives - 6 th Grade Grammar Adjectives An adjective describes a person, place, thing, or idea. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns. I am curious about the three red tents in that field. Anja and her mother visit t…
Predicate Adjectives A subject complement is a complement that identifies or modifies the subject of a linking verb . A predicate adjective is a type of subject complement. A predicate adjective is an adjective that is in the predicate a…
Adjectives An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun . Adjectives tell what kind , which one , how many , or how much about a noun or pronoun . WHAT KIND mountainous landscape WHICH ONE last chance HOW MANY three min…
Comparative and Superlative Adjectives - 6 th Grade Grammar Comparative Adjectives A comparative adjective compares two people, things, or ideas. Form comparative adjectives by adding -er…
Demonstrative Adjectives - 6 th Grade Grammar An adjective is a word that is used to describe a noun or pronoun. Demonstrative Adjectives point out things. Demonstrative adjectives , s…
Position of Adjectives The article covers the basic rules of adjective order and provides examples to illustrate their usage in context. This resource is valuable for students and writers seeking to improve their English language skills. a…
Mechanics: Capitalization Other Proper Nouns and Adjectives Capitalize names of cities, states, countries, and continents. Do not capitalize articles or prepositions in those nam…
Using Modifiers Correctly Forms and Uses of Adjectives and Adverbs Forms of Modifiers A modifier is a word or word group that makes the meaning of another word or word group more specific. The two kinds of modifiers are adjectives and adv…
Interrogative Pronouns: A Fun Activity for ELA Students Interrogative pronouns are pronouns that are used to ask questions. They are what, which, who, whom, and whose. In this post, I will …
Comparing with More and Most - 6 th Grade Grammar Comparing with More Form the comparative of most one- and some two-syllable adjectives by adding -er to the word: softer, quieter, harder…
Participles and Participial Phrases Participles A participle is a verb form that can be used as an adjective . There are two kinds of participles: present participles , which always end in –ing , and past participles . Regular verbs have…
Using Good and Well - Grade 6 Good vs. Well: How to Use Them Correctly in 6th Grade Do you know the difference between good and well? Do you know how to use them correctly in your writing and speaking? If not, don't worry. Many 6th gr…
Pronouns A pronoun takes the place of one or more nouns or pronouns. An antecedent is the word or word group to which a pronoun refers. EXAMPLES The plate is chipped. I accidentally dropped it in the sink. [The pronoun it takes the place o…
Adjective or Adverb? Remember! Adjectives modify nouns, pronouns, and other adjectives. They answer the question what is x like ? Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. They answer the question how is x done ? They are usua…