An adjective can modify a noun by telling what type it is.
a pleated skirt
a scary movie
a diamond earring
a sharp knife
An adjective also modifies a noun by telling its color.
a red car
the brown dog
a pink dress
the green grass
Use an adjective to modify a noun by telling its type or its color.
It’s your turn. Find the two adjectives in this sentence: Bob left his new skateboard in the green truck. Did you find the two words? Good for you!