An adjective is a word that modifies (describes or gives more information about) a noun or pronoun. Here's what to consider when determining if a word is an adjective:
* Does it describe a quality, characteristic, or state of being? Examples: *big*, *red*, *happy*, *broken*, *ancient*
* Does it tell us how many or which one? Examples: *three*, *this*, *some*, *each*, *every*
* Does it indicate a degree of comparison? Examples: *bigger*, *redder*, *happier*, *most broken*, *least ancient*
Here are some things that are NOT considered adjectives:
* Nouns: These name people, places, things, or ideas (e.g., *dog*, *city*, *love*).
* Verbs: These express action or a state of being (e.g., *run*, *sleep*, *exist*).
* Adverbs: These modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (e.g., *quickly*, *very*, *extremely*).
Example:
Sentence: The *big* dog barked *loudly* at the *small* cat.
* Adjectives: *big*, *small*
* Noun: *dog*, *cat*
* Verb: *barked*
* Adverb: *loudly*
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions about adjectives!