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TUTOR SCENE 1.

Hello, learners! Welcome back to this English

language lesson. In our last session, we began TOPIC: ADJECTIVES
exploring adjectives. Today, we'll focus on the LESSON 2
different types of adjectives. Ready?
Let's begin!
TUTOR SCENE 2.
Recall that an adjective is defined as a word An adjective is defined as a word that describes
that describes a noun or pronoun. a noun or pronoun.
There are various types of adjectives which are; Types of Adjectives
● Descriptive Adjectives ● Descriptive Adjectives
● Demonstrative Adjectives ● Demonstrative Adjectives
● Possessive Adjectives ● Possessive Adjectives
● Interrogative Adjective ● Interrogative Adjective
● Distributive Adjectives ● Distributive Adjectives
● Adjectives of Quantity or number ● Adjectives of Quantity or number

Our focus in this lesson, however, will be on the Animation: Highlight ‘Descriptive adjectives’
first three types starting with descriptive on the list when mentioned.
adjectives
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Descriptive adjectives give detailed information Descriptive Adjectives
about a noun or pronoun, helping you describe These adjectives give detailed information
a subject. about a noun or pronoun. They help you
That is why such adjectives are also called describe a subject.
adjectives of quality. Descriptive Adjectives are also called adjectives
of quality.
Let’s see some sentence example;
● Kelechi is a hard-working girl. Sentence example;
Here the word ‘hard-working’ describes the ● Kelechi is a hard-working girl.
girl. Animation: Highlight ‘hard-working’ in the
● Don’t be a naughty boy. sentence when mentioned.
The adjective naughty describes the noun boy
by indicating a quality or characteristic of the ● Don’t be a naughty boy.
boy's behaviour. Animation: Highlight naughty and boy in the
● The diligent student got a prize. sentence when mentioned.
The adjective diligent describes the noun
student by indicating a quality or characteristic ● The diligent student got a prize.
of the student's work ethic or behaviour. Animation: Highlight diligent and student in
● Our school is a square building. the sentence when mentioned.
The adjective square describes the noun
building by indicating the shape or form of the ● Our school is a square building.
building. Animation: Highlight ‘square’ and ‘building’ in
the sentence when mentioned.
Now tell me, which adjectives describe the
nouns in these sentences? Which adjective describes the nouns in these
● Help me carry this heavy box. sentences?
● The young children stayed at home with ● Help me to carry this heavy box.
their mothers. ● The young children stayed at home with
Response: They are ‘heavy’ and ‘young’ their mothers.
Correct! Animation: Highlight ‘heavy’ and ‘young’ in
the sentences when mentioned.

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Moving on to demonstrative adjectives Demonstrative Adjectives
Demonstrative adjectives are primarily used to Demonstrative adjectives are primarily used to
describe the position of a subject (a noun or describe the position of a subject (a noun or
pronoun) in relation to location or timing.
An example is; pronoun) in relation to location or timing.
● This mattress is much better than that An example is;
one. ● This mattress is much better than that
In this sentence, "this" and "that" are one.
demonstrative adjectives pointing out specific Animation: Highlight ‘this’ and ‘that’.
mattresses. In this sentence, "this" and "that" are
demonstrative adjectives pointing out specific
Another example is; mattresses.
● Those cars belong to our school.
● Those cars belong to our school.
In this sentence, “those’’ is a demonstrative
adjective referring to specific ‘cars’. Animation: Highlight “those’’ and “cars” in the
Do you understand it? Great! sentence when mentioned.

Now, let's see more examples in sentences of

Demonstrative adjectives. Sentence examples of Demonstrative
● These players won the match adjectives.
● This chair is for sale ● These players won the match
● These flowers are pretty.
● This chair is for sale
You can see how these adjectives point to a
● These flowers are pretty.
particular noun, modifying their use. With these
adjectives, you have made specific references to
the subjects you want to draw attention to.
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Lastly, for this lesson, we have possessive Possessive Adjectives.
adjectives. Possessive adjectives show Possessive adjectives show ownership or
ownership or association with a noun or association with a noun or pronoun. These
pronoun. These adjectives indicate possession adjectives indicate possession and always come
and always come before a noun, making them before a noun, making them easier to identify.
easier to identify. Note: The adjectives, remember that they
 always come before a noun.
Examples are: My, your, his, her, its, our, your, Examples: My, your, his, her, its, our, your,
their. their.
Some sentence examples are; Sentence Examples;
● My sister is here. ● My sister is here.
‘My’ is a possessive adjective indicating that the Animation: Highlight ‘My’ and ‘sister’ in the
noun ‘sister’ belongs to the speaker. It reflects sentence when mentioned.
a relationship of possession or association with
the speaker.
● Our teacher is caring.
● Our teacher is caring. Animation: Highlight ‘Our’ and ‘teacher ’ in
‘Our’ is a possessive adjective indicating that the sentence when mentioned.
the noun ‘teacher’ belongs to or is associated
with the speaker and at least one other person.
It shows a collective relationship of possession ● He lost his watch.
or association. Animation: Highlight ‘His’ and ‘watch’ in the
sentence when mentioned.
● He lost his watch.
‘His’ is a possessive adjective indicating that ● My dog is tied outside.
the noun ‘watch’ belongs to the male subject Animation: Highlight ‘My’ and ‘dog’ in the
he. sentence when mentioned.

● My dog is tied outside. ● Their house is very spacious.

My is a possessive adjective indicating that the Animation: Highlight ‘Their’ and ‘house’ in the
noun dog belongs to the speaker sentence when mentioned.

● Their house is very spacious.

‘Their’ and ‘house’ belong to or are associated
with a group of people (they). It shows a
collective relationship of possession or
association.
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Learners, it's time to check our understanding
with some questions! Question 1:
Question 1: Which of the following sentences contains a
Which of the following sentences contains a descriptive adjective?
descriptive adjective? A) That book is interesting.
B) She lost her keys.
(Beat) C) The diligent student received an award.
D) This chair is broken.
The correct answer is option Animated Timer: 3 Seconds
C- The diligent student received an award. C- The diligent student received an award.

The word diligent is a descriptive adjective as it The word diligent is a descriptive adjective as it
describes the noun student by indicating a describes the noun student by indicating a
quality or characteristic of the student's work quality or characteristic of the student's work
ethic or behaviour. ethic or behaviour.
Question 2: Question 2:
Identify the demonstrative adjective in the Identify the demonstrative adjective in the
sentence: These shoes are comfortable. sentence:
These shoes are comfortable.
(Beat)
A) Shoes
B) Are
C) Comfortable
The correct answer is option
D) These
D- These
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The word ‘these’ is a demonstrative adjective
D- These
as it points out the noun' shoes, indicating
The word ‘these’ is a demonstrative adjective as
which specific shoes are being referred to.
it points out the noun' shoes, indicating which
specific shoes are being referred to.
Question 3:
Which sentence correctly uses a possessive Question 3:
adjective? Which sentence correctly uses a possessive
(beat) adjective?
A) He found their dog.
B) That is hers book.
C) These apples are fresh.
The correct answer is option D) I want some water.
A) He found their dog. Animated Timer: 3 Seconds
A) He found their dog.
The word ‘their’ is a possessive adjective
indicating that the noun dog belongs to or is The word ‘their’ is a possessive adjective
associated with a group of people (they). It indicating that the noun dog belongs to or is
shows a relationship of possession or associated with a group of people (they). It
association. shows a relationship of possession or
association.
TUTOR SCENE 7.
Let’s pause here, learners!
In our next lesson, we’ll explore other types of
adjectives so be sure to join. TOPIC: ADJECTIVES
See you soon! LESSON 2