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A. Mark whether the adjectives in these sentences are attributive adjectives (A)
or predicative adjectives (P).

1. I am hungry.

2. She is a haughty girl.

3. This is a delicious cake.

4. Mahima feels sick.

5. The princess looks pretty.

6. She wore a pretty dress.

7. The little boy is very naughty.
8. The athlete is quick and powerful.

9. Going into the river can be dangerous.
10. The sky grew dark as the storm approached.

11. Burgers, fries and pizzas are called fast foods.

12. The green monster was killed by the brave knight.

Kinds of Adjectives

There are seven kinds of adjectives.

1. Adjectives of Quality

An adjective that describes the quality of a noun is called an adjective of quality.
For example,
• Cacti have spiny leaves.
• She cooked me a tasty lunch.
• He is a lawyer with lots of famous clients.
• She is a beautiful lady.

2. Adjectives of Quantity
An adjective that shows the amount of a noun or a pronoun is called an adjective

of quantity. For example,
• Would you like some sugar in your coffee?
• Many people attended the ceremony.
• Take a little rest before you start.
• I have enough money to help you.

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