In the example one hot dog,oneis the numerical adjective
that indicates one in number. It is used with a singular noun.
In the second example, the adjective two indicates two in
number, and it must be used with a plural noun.
This concludes the section on determiners or limiting adjectives.
Keep in mind the following rule:
Determiners indicate that a noun follows.2.4 Suffixes and Origin of Adjectives
Many adjectives can be identified by their suffixes. Suffixes are
attached to a root word to form the adjective. These adjectives
originate from other types of words, such as nouns or verbs.
Some commonly used suffixes and their meanings follow.
Review the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in
Chapter 5, Adverbs.
2.5 Overview of Adjectives
The following summary highlights the most important details
about adjectives. Always begin by identifying the nouns first.
Jake is a fearless swimmer.
less means without
fearis the root wordIt was a wonderful party.
ful means full of
wonderis the root wordThe goggles are breakable.
able means capable of
breakis the root wordthe, my this whose any two
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