ADJECTIVE | APA ITU ADJECTIVE ( KATA SIFAT ) | POSISI ADJECTIVE DIDALAM SUATU KALIMAT + QUIZ

Summary

In this lesson, Firza explains the concept of adjectives in English, covering both attributive and predicative forms. The video discusses how adjectives describe nouns and pronouns, with examples of how they differ in structure between English and Indonesian. Firza also elaborates on linking verbs, their role in connecting adjectives with subjects, and how adjectives function in sentences. Key concepts like the placement of adjectives, indefinite pronouns, and the distinction between various types of adjectives are also explored. The video ends with motivational quotes and encouragement to continue learning English.

Takeaways

• 😀 Adjectives (kata sifat) are words that describe or give more detail about nouns or pronouns.
• 😀 In English, adjectives can describe both visible (like objects) and invisible things (like love).
• 😀 The position of adjectives in English can differ from Indonesian, with adjectives typically placed before the noun in English.
• 😀 Attributive adjectives are positioned before nouns, like 'handsome man' (a man who is handsome).
• 😀 Predicative adjectives come after linking verbs, describing the subject of the sentence, like 'She is sad.'
• 😀 Linking verbs (e.g., 'is', 'are', 'seems') connect adjectives to subjects in a sentence.
• 😀 Adjectives that follow pronouns (like 'someone special') are called predicative adjectives.
• 😀 The word order in English can be reversed when translating adjectives, e.g., 'handsome man' becomes 'man handsome' in Indonesian.
• 😀 Some adjectives, like 'afraid', can only be used predicatively and not attributively (e.g., 'frightened girl' instead of 'afraid girl').
• 😀 Predicative adjectives can be used after a linking verb, whereas attributive adjectives precede the noun.
• 😀 Understanding the use of adjectives in both English and Indonesian helps improve clarity and sentence structure in communication.

Q & A

What is an adjective in English?

An adjective is a word that describes or gives more detail about a noun (person, place, thing) or a pronoun.

What are the two main types of adjectives discussed in the script?

The two main types of adjectives discussed are attributive adjectives and predicative adjectives.

What is an attributive adjective?

An attributive adjective is placed before a noun and directly modifies it. For example, 'handsome man' or 'yellow tulip'.

How is a predicative adjective different from an attributive adjective?

A predicative adjective is placed after a linking verb and modifies the subject of the sentence. For example, 'She is happy' or 'The sky is dark'.

Can adjectives describe pronouns as well as nouns?

Yes, adjectives can also describe pronouns. For example, in the sentence 'She is beautiful,' 'beautiful' is an adjective describing the pronoun 'she'.

What role does a linking verb play in a sentence with a predicative adjective?

A linking verb connects the subject of the sentence to the predicative adjective, which describes the subject. For example, in 'She is tired,' 'is' is the linking verb connecting 'she' with 'tired'.

What is the position of an adjective when it describes a pronoun?

When describing a pronoun, the adjective typically follows the pronoun. For example, 'someone special' or 'something delicious'.

How can adjectives change their position between describing nouns and pronouns?

Adjectives placed before nouns (attributive) and after pronouns (predicative) have different positions in sentences. For example, 'handsome man' (attributive) vs 'someone special' (predicative).

What are some examples of linking verbs mentioned in the script?

Examples of linking verbs include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'seem', 'appear', 'become', and 'feel'. These verbs link the subject to a description or condition expressed by an adjective.

What are some adjectives that can only be used in a predicative position, not attributive?

Adjectives such as 'afraid', 'alive', 'asleep', and 'alright' can only be used in the predicative position and not the attributive position. For example, 'a frightened girl' (incorrect), but 'The girl is frightened' (correct).