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Adjectives a word that tells mores about a noun or place can be nouns or adjectives

Adjectives a word that tells mores about a noun or place can be nouns or adjectives noun The drama ended in tragedy. adjective The drama club gave a good performance. can change position in the

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Adjectives a word that tells mores about a noun or place can be nouns or adjectives

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  1. Adjectives a word that tells mores about a noun or place can be nouns or adjectives noun The drama ended in tragedy. adjective The drama club gave a good performance. can change position in the sentence The expensive shirt is made of silk. The shirt is expensive. Comparison Forms regular basic condition or quality – not comparing comparative compares two things 1 syllable word add er -- sicker 3 syllable word add more/less – more beautiful 2 syllable word either way – handsomer, more handsome

  2. superlative compares three or more things 1 syllable word add est – sickest 3 syllable word add most/least – least beautiful 2 syllable word either way – handsomest, most handsome watch spelling Irregular Comparisons good, better, best bad (ill), worse, worst far (distance), farther, farthest far (degree), further, furthest Comparison Usage Problems 1. no double comparisons Biology may be more easier than physics. 2. avoid double negatives I don’t have no car keys. 3. complete the comparison The baby was more fun than anyone. (else) 4. do not compare adjectives that logically have only one absolute form He is deader than me.

  3. Adverbs tell more about a verb, adjective or adverb answers when, how, where, to what extent can be adjectives The road is straight. -- adj. or adverbs The arrow flew straight. -- adv. The late train stops here. -- adj. I was born too late. -- adv. Comparison Forms same as adjectives Irregular Comparisons badly (ill), worse, worst well, better, best far, farther/further, farthest,/furthest little, less, least

  4. Linking Verbs always use an adjective after look sound remain appear seem grow stay taste become smell feel The children played happily. The couple looks happy. Adv. ______ Adj. _____

  5. Usage • good (adj.) means appearance, satisfactory, in good health • well (adv.) properly, expertly • may use in reference to health -- will be an adj. • fewer countable • less quantity or degree • bad (adj.) in poor health, sad • badly (adv.) express how • Usage Problems • 1. double negatives don't do it • place the adverb of • degree as close as • possible to the word • it refers to I have almost finished all of my homework.

  6. 3. complete the comparison I like Jerry more than Jack (does). 4. finish the comparison Jack is as tall if not taller than Fred.(WRONG) Jack is as tall as Fred, if not taller.

  7. PREPOSITIONS Usage Problems be consistent in a series I have studied languages in Rome, Paris, and in Geneva. select the correct word at place -- I live at Greenwood Acres. in a position within -- We are in the gym. into movement toward inside -- We went into the gym. beside by the side of -- Tina sat beside me on the bench. besides in addition -- He takes English besides math. between refers to two -- Larry is between Tom and Ted. among refers to three or more -- Larry is among the boys. from separation -- I borrowed a book from Sue. off from a place -- I jumped off the fence. (do not use off of) for benefit of (not on) -- Tim waited for Greg. with regard to -- Love for one's country is good. on over or in contact with -- The bow is on the dress. to motion towards -- He asked you to come nearer. in

  8. about having to do with – I have a book about dogs. of about/concerning/owing to -- I'm tired of your complaints. with having/separated from -- I parted with my coat. do not use of after prepositions I jumped off of the fence. avoid unnecessary prepositions If I had of been there . . . Where is she at? The game is over and done with.

  9. Idiomatic prepositions agree with a person I agree with Mr. Kennedy. to a proposal I agree to go along with you. several agree upon a plan angry with a person I am angry with Mary. at/about a thing I am angry about losing. argue with a person Don't argue with John. for/against a thing He argued against the ruling. differ with a person I differed with my brother. about a thing We differ about buying the car. good at a thing I am good at soccer. for a person Wendy is good for Kyle. part with a thing I couldn't part with my teddy. from a person Tony parted from Linda. desire for something I have a desire for candy. desirous of it I am desirous of candy.

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