Grade 2 English Adjectives β Types Of Adjectives Notes
Adjectives β Types of Adjectives (English)
Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They tell us more about people, animals or things. Below are the common types of adjectives with simple examples for a 7-year-old learner in Kenya.
1. Descriptive Adjectives π
They tell what kind, colour, size or shape.
They tell what kind, colour, size or shape.
- the tall giraffe
- a ripe mango π₯
- the small school bag π
2. Number Adjectives 1οΈβ£ 2οΈβ£
They tell how many. (Cardinal and ordinal)
They tell how many. (Cardinal and ordinal)
- three bananas
- the first prize π
3. Demonstrative Adjectives ππ
They point to a noun: this, that, these, those.
They point to a noun: this, that, these, those.
- this matatu π
- those books π
4. Possessive Adjectives πͺ
They show who owns something: my, your, his, her, our, their.
They show who owns something: my, your, his, her, our, their.
- my pencil βοΈ
- their house (nyumba)
5. Quantitative Adjectives ππ₯
They tell about amount: some, many, few, all.
They tell about amount: some, many, few, all.
- many students in class
- few mangoes left
6. Comparative and Superlative Adjectives πΌπ½
Comparative = compare two things. Superlative = show best or most.
Comparative = compare two things. Superlative = show best or most.
- Kenya is bigger than my town. (comparative)
- Mt. Kenya is the highest mountain here. (superlative)
Quick Rules
- Adjectives usually come before the noun: a red ball.
- Some adjectives (like numbers) also tell amount: two chairs.
- Ask "Which?" "How many?" or "Whose?" to find adjectives.
Practice β Find the adjective
- The little boy plays. β (little)
- She has three books. β (three)
- This is my blue hat. β (my, blue)
Tip: Read the sentence and ask yourself: "What kind? How many? Which one? Whose?" The answer is the adjective.
(Made for learners in Kenya β simple English grammar notes.)