1. Adding Suffixes:
* -ful: This suffix often indicates "full of" or "characterized by."
* Example: joy (noun) → joyful (adjective)
* -less: This suffix indicates "without" or "lacking."
* Example: hope (noun) → hopeless (adjective)
* -y: This suffix often indicates "having the quality of."
* Example: cloud (noun) → cloudy (adjective)
* -ish: This suffix often indicates "somewhat like" or "having a resemblance to."
* Example: child (noun) → childish (adjective)
* -al: This suffix often indicates "relating to" or "characterized by."
* Example: nation (noun) → national (adjective)
* -ic: This suffix often indicates "relating to" or "characterized by."
* Example: history (noun) → historic (adjective)
* -ous: This suffix often indicates "full of" or "characterized by."
* Example: danger (noun) → dangerous (adjective)
2. Using Prefixes:
* un-: This prefix often means "not."
* Example: happy (adjective) → unhappy (adjective)
* in-: This prefix often means "not" or "lacking."
* Example: complete (adjective) → incomplete (adjective)
3. Changing the Word Form:
* Verb to Adjective: Sometimes, you can directly change a verb to an adjective.
* Example: break (verb) → broken (adjective)
4. Using Compound Adjectives:
* Combining Two Words: You can create a new adjective by combining two words with a hyphen.
* Example: world (noun) + famous (adjective) → world-famous (adjective)
5. Using a Phrase:
* Using a Phrase as an Adjective: Sometimes a phrase acts as an adjective, modifying a noun.
* Example: the red and yellow car
* Using a Participle: A present or past participle can function as an adjective.
* Example: The running water (present participle)
The broken window (past participle)
Important Note: Not all words can be easily converted into adjectives, and some words may already be adjectives! Always check a dictionary or online resource to confirm the correct form and usage.