Word Formation – Adjectives from Nouns

English Language 

Structures / Grammar 

Second Term Lesson Note

Primary 6 

Formation of Adjectives from Nouns

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to 

1. Say the meaning of Nouns with examples 
2. Give the meaning of Adjectives with examples 
3. Formulate adjectives from Nouns correctly
4. Use the formulated adjectives and Nouns correctly in sentences
5. Infer Functions of Adjectives and Nouns in sentences

Entry Behaviour

What is a noun?

Pupils have prior knowledge of parts of speech 

Instructional Materials

• Audio Visual Resources 
• Flash cards 
• Recommended English Textbook 
• Chart 
• Online Resources 

Methods of Teaching

• Class Discussion
• Group Discussion
• Asking Questions
• Explanation
• Role Modelling
• Role Delegation

Reference Materials 

• Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• 9 Year Basic Education Curriculum

Content 

Adjectives and Nouns

What is an adjective? 

An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun to describe, identify, or quantify it. Adjectives typically come before the noun they modify, but they can also follow the noun, especially when the adjective is modifying a pronoun. Here are ten examples of adjectives:

1. “happy” – describing a person’s emotional state
2. “large” – describing the size of an object
3. “red” – describing the color of an object
4. “delicious” – describing the taste of food
5. “expensive” – describing the cost of something
6. “intelligent” – describing a person’s intelligence or mental abilities
7. “beautiful” – describing someone or something that is attractive
8. “loud” – describing the volume of a sound
9. “old” – describing the age of something or someone
10. “fierce” – describing someone or something that is aggressive or intimidating

What is a noun? 

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns can be classified as proper nouns, common nouns, countable nouns, or uncountable nouns, depending on their usage. Here are ten examples of nouns:

1. “dog” – a common noun representing a type of animal
2. “London” – a proper noun representing a specific city
3. “book” – a common noun representing a physical object
4. “love” – a common noun representing an emotion or abstract concept
5. “teacher” – a common noun representing a person in a specific role
6. “desk” – a common noun representing a piece of furniture
7. “happiness” – a common noun representing an emotion or abstract concept
8. “television” – a common noun representing a piece of technology
9. “university” – a common noun representing an educational institution
10. “air” – a common noun representing a substance that surrounds the earth

How To Form Adjectives From Nouns 

Here are some ways to form adjectives from nouns:

1. Add -al to the end of the noun: “festival” (noun) becomes “festive” (adjective)
2. Add -ary to the end of the noun: “secretary” (noun) becomes “secretarial” (adjective)
3. Add -ic to the end of the noun: “hero” (noun) becomes “heroic” (adjective)
4. Add -ous to the end of the noun: “danger” (noun) becomes “dangerous” (adjective)
5. Add -y to the end of the noun: “cloud” (noun) becomes “cloudy” (adjective)

Presentation

The lesson presentation is done step by step. The class teacher or subject teacher does the following

1. Revise the previous lesson which also includes learners previous knowledge that is related to the new topic
2. Introduce the new lesson by teaching the pupils the meaning of Nouns and adjectives
3. Pupils are to give their own examples of Nouns and adjectives
4. Pupils are to use the adjectives that are formed from Nouns in their own sentences
5. Give a board summary of the topic that has just been taught

Evaluation

Objectives

1. Which ending can be added to the noun “festival” to form the adjective “festive”? A. -al B. -ary C. -ic D. -ous E. -y
2. Which ending can be added to the noun “secretary” to form the adjective “secretarial”? A. -al B. -ary C. -ic D. -ous E. -y
3. Which ending can be added to the noun “hero” to form the adjective “heroic”? A. -al B. -ary C. -ic D. -ous E. -y
4. Which ending can be added to the noun “danger” to form the adjective “dangerous”? A. -al B. -ary C. -ic D. -ous E. -y
5. Which ending can be added to the noun “cloud” to form the adjective “cloudy”? A. -al B. -ary C. -ic D. -ous E. -y
6. Which ending can be added to the noun “economy” to form the adjective “economic”? A. -al B. -ary C. -ic D. -ous E. -y
7. Which ending can be added to the noun “economy” to form the adjective “economical”? A. -al B. -ary C. -ic D. -ous E. -y
8. Which ending can be added to the noun “nature” to form the adjective “natural”? A. -al B. -ary C. -ic D. -ous E. -y
9. Which ending can be added to the noun “beauty” to form the adjective “beautiful”? A. -al B. -ary C. -ic D. -ous E. -y
10. Which ending can be added to the noun “power” to form the adjective “powerful”? A. -al B. -ary C. -ic D. -ous E. -y

Conclusion

To conclude the lesson, the class teacher or subject teacher does a brief review of what he or she has just taught the pupils. He ask you questions that are related to the topic to ascertain if the learners have actually assimilated and understood the new topic that has just been taught