An adjective is a describing word. It says something about a person or thing. Adjectives usually go before the words they modify. They may also go after copular verbs.

1. She is a famous writer.

2. It was an accidental death.

3. You are my best friend.

4. Have you got any razors?

5. There seems to be some problem.

6. He was a mischievous boy who always gave so much trouble to his mother.

7. She looked beautiful in a green dress.

8. This is the sixth time you have asked the same question.

9. Thank you for your prompt response.

10. We saw a pretty girl selling flowers to tourists.

Answers

1. She is a famous writer. (famous – modifies the noun writer)

2. It was an accidental death. (accidental – modifies the noun death)

3. You are my best friend. (best – modifies the noun friend)

4. Have you got any razors? (any – modifies the noun razors)

5. There seems to be some problem. (some – modifies the noun problem)

6. He was a mischievous boy who always gave so much trouble to his mother. (mischievous – modifies the noun boy; much – modifies the noun trouble)

7. She looked beautiful in a green dress. (beautiful – modifies the copular verb looked; green – modifies the noun dress)

8. This is the sixth time you have asked the same question. (sixth – modifies the noun time; same – modifies the noun question)

9. Thank you for your prompt response. (prompt – modifies the noun response)

10. We saw a pretty girl selling flowers to tourists. (pretty – modifies the noun girl)