An adjective is a describing word. It tells you more about a noun. An adjective usually appears before the noun it describes. Sometimes, though, the adjective appears after the noun, later in the sentence. a busy street a dark corner a deep sea a large bed It is windy. John’s handwriting is very neat. Adjective Endings Adjectives have different endings. Some adjectives end in -ful or -less. a beautiful dress a careless driver a faithful dog a harmless insect a useful tool Some adjectives end in -y. a dirty street a noisy room an oily pot a sleepy passenger a sunny day Some adjectives end in -ive. an active child an attractive hat a creative toy Some adjectives end in -ing. a caring nurse an interesting book loving parents Some adjectives end in -ly. a costly diamond ring an elderly woman lively kittens a lonely boy Here are some adjectives with the endings -able, -al, -en, -ible, -ish and -ous. childish behavior a national costume a comfortable chair a musical instrument a dangerous place a terrible mess Kaynak: Basic English Grammer Book1 belgesi-1659