English · Class 2
Adjectives
Learn Adjectives with notes, examples, and practice questions.
3 sections15–25 min read6 MCQs · 2 examples
Chapter Overview
Adjectives describe nouns — they tell what kind, how many, or which one. Colour, size, shape, and feeling words are adjectives: a tall tree, three apples, this book.
Kinds of Adjectives
- Descriptive: happy, cold, brave
- Numeral: one, two, first
- Demonstrative: this, that, these, those
Position
- Usually before noun: red rose
- After linking verbs: The sky is blue.
- Order: opinion before size before colour (a nice big red ball)
Solved Examples
Step-by-step solutions — read each step before checking the final answer.
Pick the adjective
Find adjectives: The small puppy is playful.
- 1small describes puppy
- 2playful describes puppy (after is)
Answer
small, playful
Add an adjective
Add one adjective: The ___ sun is bright.
- 1hot, golden, morning, etc.
Answer
golden (or any suitable adjective)
Key Points to Remember
- ✓ Adjectives modify nouns
- ✓ This/that point to nouns
- ✓ Comparative: tall, taller, tallest (introduced later)
- ✓ Articles a, an, the are determiners
Exam Tips
- • Circle describing words
- • Use vivid adjectives in writing
- • Do not confuse adjective with adverb
Practice MCQs — Adjectives
Test your understanding with topic-wise multiple choice questions. Explanations appear after each answer.
Question 1 of 6Score: 0/0
'Beautiful' in 'beautiful flower' is: