Learn about different kinds of describing words - descriptive, quantitative, demonstrative, possessive, and interrogative. Perfect for Class 6-8 students. Master all adjective types with clear examples.
1. Descriptive Adjectives (Quality)
Describe the quality, kind, or state of nouns. These are the most common adjectives.
| Type | Examples | Sentences | Describes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Color | red, blue, green, yellow | The red rose is beautiful. | Color of something |
| Size | big, small, tall, short | She has a big house. | Physical dimensions |
| Shape | round, square, triangular | It's a round table. | Form/shape |
| Quality | good, bad, beautiful, ugly | He is a good student. | Nature/character |
| Age | old, young, new, ancient | The old man is wise. | Age of something |
2. Quantitative Adjectives (Quantity)
Tell us how much or how many of something.
| Type | Adjectives | Examples | Answers Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| Definite Number | one, two, three, first, second | I have two books. She is the first student. |
How many? Which one? |
| Indefinite Number | some, many, few, several, all | Some students are absent. Many people came. |
How many? (not exact) |
| Quantity (Uncountable) | much, little, some, enough | There is much water. I have little time. |
How much? |
3. Demonstrative Adjectives (Pointing)
Point out which person or thing we are talking about.
| Adjective | Distance | Number | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| this | Near | Singular | This book is mine. |
| that | Far | Singular | That house is big. |
| these | Near | Plural | These flowers are beautiful. |
| those | Far | Plural | Those mountains are high. |
4. Possessive Adjectives (Ownership)
Show who owns or possesses something.
| Person | Adjective | Example | Shows Belonging To |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | my, our | This is my book. It's our house. |
I/we |
| Second | your | Is this your pen? | you |
| Third | his, her, its, their | That is his bag. It's their car. |
he/she/it/they |
5. Interrogative Adjectives (Question Words)
Used to ask questions about nouns.
| Adjective | Used For | Example Question | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| which | Choice from limited options | Which book do you want? | The red one, that one, etc. |
| what | General information | What time is it? | 3 o'clock, afternoon, etc. |
| whose | Ownership/possession | Whose bag is this? | Rohan's, mine, hers, etc. |
6. All Types - Quick Reference
| Type | Function | Key Words | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive | Describe quality | red, big, good, old | a beautiful garden |
| Quantitative | Tell quantity | two, many, some, much | three apples |
| Demonstrative | Point out | this, that, these, those | this pen |
| Possessive | Show ownership | my, your, his, her, their | my book |
| Interrogative | Ask questions | which, what, whose | which way? |
7. Quick Practice (5 Questions)
8. Common Mistakes to Avoid
| Wrong ❌ | Right ✅ | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| These book is good. | This book is good. | This (singular), these (plural) |
| I have much books. | I have many books. | Many for countable, much for uncountable |
| Whose is this book? | Whose book is this? | Whose + noun (interrogative adjective) |
| This is mine book. | This is my book. | My (adjective), mine (pronoun) |
| What color your dress? | What color is your dress? | Complete question needed |
🎯 Adjective Type Challenge
Identify the adjective type in each sentence:
1. She has two pencils.
Quantitative Adjective
2. Which way should we go?
Interrogative Adjective
3. This is my notebook.
Possessive Adjective
4. That house is big.
Demonstrative + Descriptive
Select/highlight the dark blue areas to see answers
9. Memory Aids & Tips
Type Identification Questions:
Descriptive → What kind? (red, big, beautiful)
Quantitative → How many/much? (two, many, some)
Demonstrative → Which one? (this, that, these, those)
Possessive → Whose? (my, your, his, her)
Interrogative → Question words (which, what, whose)
Quick Test:
Can it answer "How many?" → Quantitative
Can it answer "Which one?" → Demonstrative
Can it answer "Whose?" → Possessive
Can it answer "What kind?" → Descriptive
Is it asking a question? → Interrogative
Exam Tip:
1. Look for question words → Interrogative
2. Look for numbers → Quantitative
3. Look for pointing words → Demonstrative
4. Look for ownership words → Possessive
5. Everything else → Descriptive
📝 Practice Types of Adjectives
Test with our 25-question worksheet on all adjective types!
Download Adjectives WorksheetIncludes answer key • All types • Identification exercises • Printable PDF
