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๐ Types of Adjectives – Quick Summary:
Adjectives come in different kinds: Adjectives of Quality (what kind?), Quantity (how much?), Number (how many?), Demonstrative (which one?), Interrogative (what? which? whose?), and Possessive (my, your, his). Each type answers a specific question about the noun.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and identify the type of the underlined or bold adjective. Choose from Quality, Quantity, Number, Demonstrative, Interrogative, or Possessive. Then click "Show Answer" for the correct type and an explanation.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and identify the type of the underlined or bold adjective. Choose from Quality, Quantity, Number, Demonstrative, Interrogative, or Possessive. Then click "Show Answer" for the correct type and an explanation.
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Knowing the types of adjectives helps you use them accurately. For more describing word practice, revisit the
Adjectives and Adverbs hub.
After mastering types, try the
Degrees of Comparison worksheet.
✅ Solved Examples (20 Questions with Answers)
Let's learn the different kinds of adjectives and the questions they answer.
Solved Q.1
"She is a kind person." Type of adjective?
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Answer: Adjective of Quality
Explanation: 'Kind' describes the nature or quality of the person. It answers "What kind of person?"
Example: The brave soldier fought till the end.
Explanation: 'Kind' describes the nature or quality of the person. It answers "What kind of person?"
Example: The brave soldier fought till the end.
Solved Q.2
"I have some money." Type of adjective?
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Answer: Adjective of Quantity
Explanation: 'Some' tells us how much money, without giving an exact number. It answers "How much?"
Example: There is little water in the bottle.
Explanation: 'Some' tells us how much money, without giving an exact number. It answers "How much?"
Example: There is little water in the bottle.
Solved Q.3
"She ate three apples." Type of adjective?
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Answer: Adjective of Number
Explanation: 'Three' gives the exact count of apples. It answers "How many?"
Example: Seven days make a week.
Explanation: 'Three' gives the exact count of apples. It answers "How many?"
Example: Seven days make a week.
Solved Q.4
"This book is mine." Type of adjective?
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Answer: Demonstrative Adjective
Explanation: 'This' points to a specific book near the speaker. It answers "Which one?"
Example: Those flowers are beautiful.
Explanation: 'This' points to a specific book near the speaker. It answers "Which one?"
Example: Those flowers are beautiful.
Solved Q.5
"Whose pen is this?" Type of adjective?
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Answer: Interrogative Adjective
Explanation: 'Whose' is used to ask a question about possession. It modifies 'pen'.
Example: Which colour do you prefer?
Explanation: 'Whose' is used to ask a question about possession. It modifies 'pen'.
Example: Which colour do you prefer?
Solved Q.6
"This is my bag." Type of adjective?
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Answer: Possessive Adjective
Explanation: 'My' shows ownership or possession of the bag.
Example: Her dress is very pretty.
Explanation: 'My' shows ownership or possession of the bag.
Example: Her dress is very pretty.
Solved Q.7
"The rich man donated generously." Type?
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Answer: Adjective of Quality
Explanation: 'Rich' describes the man's quality (wealth).
Example: She is an honest worker.
Explanation: 'Rich' describes the man's quality (wealth).
Example: She is an honest worker.
Solved Q.8
"There is enough food for everyone." Type?
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Answer: Adjective of Quantity
Explanation: 'Enough' indicates a sufficient amount, answering "How much?"
Example: We have sufficient supplies.
Explanation: 'Enough' indicates a sufficient amount, answering "How much?"
Example: We have sufficient supplies.
Solved Q.9
"I want those shoes." Type?
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Answer: Demonstrative Adjective
Explanation: 'Those' points to specific shoes farther away.
Example: These apples are fresh.
Explanation: 'Those' points to specific shoes farther away.
Example: These apples are fresh.
Solved Q.10
"What time is it?" Type?
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Answer: Interrogative Adjective
Explanation: 'What' asks a question and modifies 'time'.
Example: Which route should we take?
Explanation: 'What' asks a question and modifies 'time'.
Example: Which route should we take?
Solved Q.11
"Our school has a big playground." Type of 'Our'?
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Answer: Possessive Adjective
Explanation: 'Our' shows that the school belongs to us.
Example: Their house is nearby.
Explanation: 'Our' shows that the school belongs to us.
Example: Their house is nearby.
Solved Q.12
"She made several mistakes." Type?
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Answer: Adjective of Number (Indefinite)
Explanation: 'Several' gives an idea of number but not exact. Indefinite numeral adjective.
Example: Many people attended the event.
Explanation: 'Several' gives an idea of number but not exact. Indefinite numeral adjective.
Example: Many people attended the event.
Solved Q.13
"The old building was demolished." Type?
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Answer: Adjective of Quality
Explanation: 'Old' describes the condition/age of the building.
Example: The new car is shiny.
Explanation: 'Old' describes the condition/age of the building.
Example: The new car is shiny.
Solved Q.14
"He drank all the milk." Type?
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Answer: Adjective of Quantity
Explanation: 'All' tells the whole quantity of milk consumed.
Example: She gave me some advice.
Explanation: 'All' tells the whole quantity of milk consumed.
Example: She gave me some advice.
Solved Q.15
"That movie was entertaining." Type?
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Answer: Demonstrative Adjective
Explanation: 'That' refers to a specific movie (singular, distant).
Example: This cake is delicious.
Explanation: 'That' refers to a specific movie (singular, distant).
Example: This cake is delicious.
Solved Q.16
"Whose idea was it to go trekking?" Type?
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Answer: Interrogative Adjective
Explanation: 'Whose' asks about ownership and modifies 'idea'.
Example: What plans do you have?
Explanation: 'Whose' asks about ownership and modifies 'idea'.
Example: What plans do you have?
Solved Q.17
"She forgot her umbrella." Type?
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Answer: Possessive Adjective
Explanation: 'Her' shows the umbrella belongs to her.
Example: I found your keys on the table.
Explanation: 'Her' shows the umbrella belongs to her.
Example: I found your keys on the table.
Solved Q.18
"He is the first boy in the queue." Type?
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Answer: Adjective of Number (Ordinal)
Explanation: 'First' shows the order or position in a series.
Example: She won the second prize.
Explanation: 'First' shows the order or position in a series.
Example: She won the second prize.
Solved Q.19
"The wounded soldier was taken to hospital." Type?
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Answer: Adjective of Quality
Explanation: 'Wounded' describes the condition/state of the soldier.
Example: The injured bird couldn't fly.
Explanation: 'Wounded' describes the condition/state of the soldier.
Example: The injured bird couldn't fly.
Solved Q.20
"Which movie did you watch?" Type?
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Answer: Interrogative Adjective
Explanation: 'Which' asks a question to identify a specific movie from a set.
Example: What subjects do you like?
Explanation: 'Which' asks a question to identify a specific movie from a set.
Example: What subjects do you like?
Hindi adjectives (เคตिเคถेเคทเคฃ) also have types like เคुเคฃเคตाเคเค, เคชเคฐिเคฎाเคฃเคตाเคเค, เคธंเค्เคฏाเคตाเคเค. Explore at the
Visheshan Hub.
Next, learn how adjectives change with the
Degrees of Comparison worksheet.
✏️ Practice Questions (20 Questions with Answers)
Identify the type of the bold adjective in each sentence.
Practice Q.1
"She is a clever girl." Type?
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Answer: Quality
Example: The intelligent student answered first.
Example: The intelligent student answered first.
Practice Q.2
"I have enough reasons to stay." Type?
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Answer: Quantity
Example: There is sufficient time.
Example: There is sufficient time.
Practice Q.3
"Five players were selected." Type?
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Answer: Number
Example: Ten eggs make a dozen? No.
Example: Ten eggs make a dozen? No.
Practice Q.4
"These mangoes are from my farm." Type?
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Answer: Demonstrative
Example: That tree is very old.
Example: That tree is very old.
Practice Q.5
"Whose bag is lying there?" Type?
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Answer: Interrogative
Example: Which path leads to the river?
Example: Which path leads to the river?
Practice Q.6
"His performance was outstanding." Type?
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Answer: Possessive
Example: Our team won the trophy.
Example: Our team won the trophy.
Practice Q.7
"The cold wind blew fiercely." Type?
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Answer: Quality
Example: The hot soup was tasty.
Example: The hot soup was tasty.
Practice Q.8
"There is little hope of recovery." Type?
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Answer: Quantity
Example: We have much work to do.
Example: We have much work to do.
Practice Q.9
"Many students were absent." Type?
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Answer: Number (Indefinite)
Example: Few people know the truth.
Example: Few people know the truth.
Practice Q.10
"That was a brilliant idea." Type?
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Answer: Demonstrative
Example: This problem needs attention.
Example: This problem needs attention.
Practice Q.11
"What advice did she give you?" Type?
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Answer: Interrogative
Example: Which book did you buy?
Example: Which book did you buy?
Practice Q.12
"I borrowed her notes." Type?
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Answer: Possessive
Example: Their garden is lovely.
Example: Their garden is lovely.
Practice Q.13
"She is a woman of great courage." Type?
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Answer: Quality
Example: He has immense talent.
Example: He has immense talent.
Practice Q.14
"We have no sugar left." Type?
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Answer: Quantity
Example: There is zero tolerance for cheating.
Example: There is zero tolerance for cheating.
Practice Q.15
"Such behaviour is unacceptable." Type?
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Answer: Demonstrative
Example: I have never seen such dedication.
Example: I have never seen such dedication.
Practice Q.16
"Which team scored the most runs?" Type?
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Answer: Interrogative
Example: What song is playing?
Example: What song is playing?
Practice Q.17
"The dog wagged its tail." Type?
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Answer: Possessive
Example: The cat licked its paws.
Example: The cat licked its paws.
Practice Q.18
"He is a man of few words." Type?
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Answer: Number
Example: I have several options.
Example: I have several options.
Practice Q.19
"The golden opportunity was missed." Type?
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Answer: Quality
Example: It was a rare chance.
Example: It was a rare chance.
Practice Q.20
"Whose turn is it next?" Type?
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Answer: Interrogative
Example: What name did you choose?
Example: What name did you choose?
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๐ Challenge Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
Identify the type of the bold adjective in these trickier sentences.
Challenge Q.1
"What a beautiful day!" Type of 'What'?
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Answer: Exclamatory Adjective (Interrogative used in exclamation)
Explanation: 'What' expresses strong feeling. 'Beautiful' is quality.
Example: What a lovely surprise!
Explanation: 'What' expresses strong feeling. 'Beautiful' is quality.
Example: What a lovely surprise!
Challenge Q.2
"I need some help with this problem." Types?
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Answer: some = Quantity; this = Demonstrative
Example: Many people admire that painting.
Example: Many people admire that painting.
Challenge Q.3
"She is such a talented artist." Type of 'such'?
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Answer: Demonstrative Adjective (emphasizing degree)
Example: It was such a boring lecture.
Example: It was such a boring lecture.
Challenge Q.4
"Whose phone is this, and which case belongs to it?" Types?
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Answer: Whose = Interrogative; which = Interrogative
Example: What book are you reading and whose recommendation was it?
Example: What book are you reading and whose recommendation was it?
Challenge Q.5
"The deafening noise made conversation impossible." Type?
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Answer: Quality (Emphasizing Adjective)
Example: The absolute truth was revealed.
Example: The absolute truth was revealed.
Challenge Q.6
"I have a few friends in this city." Type of 'a few'?
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Answer: Number (Indefinite Numeral)
Explanation: 'A few' means some, a small number.
Example: Several people volunteered.
Explanation: 'A few' means some, a small number.
Example: Several people volunteered.
Challenge Q.7
"My own brother doesn't believe me." Types of 'My' and 'own'?
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Answer: My = Possessive; own = Emphasizing Adjective
Example: I saw it with my own eyes.
Example: I saw it with my own eyes.
Challenge Q.8
"Every student must submit their project." Types?
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Answer: Every = Number (Distributive); their = Possessive
Example: Each member paid his share.
Example: Each member paid his share.
Challenge Q.9
"We have had enough of this nonsense!" Types?
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Answer: enough = Quantity; this = Demonstrative
Example: I've had little patience for such excuses.
Example: I've had little patience for such excuses.
Challenge Q.10
"The first prize went to a young scientist from our town." Types?
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Answer: first = Number (Ordinal); young = Quality; our = Possessive
Example: The second candidate was an experienced teacher from their institute.
Example: The second candidate was an experienced teacher from their institute.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ 1
What is an adjective of quality?
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Answer: It describes the kind or quality of a noun (person/thing). Answers "What kind?" Examples: brave, honest, beautiful, large, round.
FAQ 2
What is the difference between adjectives of quantity and number?
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Answer: Quantity adjectives tell "how much" (some, little, enough, all). Number adjectives tell "how many" or order (one, five, first, many, few).
FAQ 3
What are demonstrative adjectives?
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Answer: They point out which person or thing is meant. This, that, these, those, such. E.g., "This book is interesting."
FAQ 4
How do interrogative adjectives differ from interrogative pronouns?
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Answer: Interrogative adjectives are followed by a noun: "Which book is yours?" Interrogative pronouns stand alone: "Which is yours?"
FAQ 5
What are possessive adjectives?
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Answer: They show ownership or possession. My, your, his, her, its, our, their. Always followed by a noun. E.g., "My car is blue."
