Adjectives modify nouns. Yesterday we learned that adjectives tell the color or the size of a noun.
Adjectives also tell the age of a noun.
Here are some adjectives that tell age: old, new, young, ancient, middle-aged
The old man next door still mows his lawn.
In ancient times, people told stories instead of writing them down.
My dad said he plans to buy a new car next year.
Adjectives can also tell other details about a noun. Look at the adjectives in these sentences:
Our hen laid a speckled egg.
My brother has a broken arm.
We live in a quiet neighborhood.
An angry man yelled at my friend.
That pretty lady is my sister’s teacher.
Each of these adjectives tells more about the noun. It’s not a plain egg; it’s a speckled egg.
It’s not just any neighborhood; it’s a quiet neighborhood.
Adjectives give more information and details about a noun.
▶Now you try it. Find two adjectives in this sentence that give more details about the nouns: We bought fresh berries at the local market. Did you find the two words that give extra details? Good for you!