Type, examples of sentences, examples of exercises, short notes

The adjective is one of the words in the Malay language grammar that is used to explain the nature or state of the noun.

Its use is very important in the construction of sentences because it helps explain its meaning, color the story and describe the characteristics of something in more detail.

Without it, something that verse will be less informative and depending.

What is adjective?

The adjective is a word that describes the nature or condition of something, human, place or something.

These words usually exist after nouns in sentence structure. For example:

• Shirt Beautiful.
• The man tall.

In the two sentences above, the words “beautiful” and “tall” describe the nature of the shirt and men.

Understanding and mastering the use of adjectives is an important step in building sentences that are more meaningful and descriptive in Malay.

By diversifying our adjectives, our writing and speeches will be more lively and interesting.

Mastery of these adjectives is very important in the construction of interesting and complete sentences. Skilled students using it can:

• Answer the grammar questions are more accurate in the exam.
• Write a more lively and descriptive essay.
• Increasing understanding of literary and narrative texts.

Baaca again: plural words: type, example sentences, examples of exercises, short notes

Type and example

The adjective in Malay can be categorized into several types, depending on the nature or conditions described:

• Nature/country: Explain physical, mental, or emotional or circumstances.
  • Example: Beautiful, handsome, diligent, lazy, happy, sad, healthy, sick.
• Color: Explain the color.
  • Example: red, blue, green, yellow, white, black, purple.
• Size: Explain the size, length, height, or width.
  • Example: large, small, long, short, high, low, low, fat, thin.
• Form: Explain the shape.
  • Example: round, oval, square, straight, bent, bent.
• Time: Explain the time or period.
  • Example: Beginning, passing, long, new, old, immediately.
• Distance: Explain the distance or position.
  • Example: close, far, tight, almost.
• Method: Explain the style or behavior.
  • Example: fast, slow, fast, slow, rough, smooth.
• Senses: Explain the traits that can be detected senses (taste, smell, listen, touch, see).
  • Example: sweet (taste), rotten (smell), hard (listen), soft (touch), bright (see).

Examples of sentences using adjectives

Understanding the type of adjective is one thing, but using it in sentences is the key to mastering language.

Here are some examples:

• They live close with school. (Distance)
• The house is very big And Beautiful. (Size, nature/condition)
• He wears a bracelet blue On holidays. (Color)
• Boy diligent It always gets a score tall In the exam. (Property/condition, measurement)
• Road bend Because through the hillside. (Form)
• Don’t act Hurry up Before thinking about the consequences. (Road)
• The smell of this melur flower is really fragrant. (Sensor)
• The story already long graduated, but still fresh in my memory. (Time)

Exercise Examples

Instruction: Fill the empty part with the appropriate adjective.

1. This new car is very __________ and comfortable.
2. My sister’s bedroom was painted __________.
3. The bread is __________ and is still hot.
4. He felt __________ when he was accused of stealing.
5. The bag is too __________ to be taken to school.
6. My grandmother’s house is very __________ because it is made of old wood.
7. Alia shirt __________ and very interesting.
8. The air in this village is very __________ rather than in the city.
9. The child looks __________ after playing all day.
10. Permen is too __________ for babies.
11. The story book has a very illustration __________.
12. Father buys more __________ and modern television.
13. My heart is __________ when I get the exam results.
14. Sea water on the island __________ and clear.
15. He spoke in a __________ tone because he was too happy.
16. The tree is very __________ because it has enough fertilizer.
17. The taste of mother’s cooking is very __________ and appetizing.
18. His face looked __________ after hearing the sad news.
19. It rained with __________ since this morning.
20. They are waiting for __________ because they can’t wait to watch a concert.

Example answer:

1. big
2. pink
3. gentle
4. sad
5. heavy
6. worn
7. green
8. fresh
9. Years
10. Sweet
11. Beautiful
12. big
13. pleasant
14. blue
15. cheerful
16. fertile
17. delicious
18. Gloomy
19. thicker
20. Be patient

Short note

Credit: Teacher Ferry Afi

• Position: Adjectives are usually placed after the noun is explained, or after amplifier.
  • Example: Beautiful flowers, very high.
• Amplifier said: Adjective words can be followed by amplifier to show the level of comparison or emphasis.
  • Example: Very beautiful, highest, big enough.
• Present: Some adjectives can accept the prefix ”, ‘for’, or suffix ‘.
  • Example: the most beautiful, second, bluish.