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Let us begin with the Adjective of Number
Definition of the Adjective of Number
Put it in simple language, adjectives are one of the eight parts of speech that modify or describe nouns and pronouns. Adjective words help us identify
Which ones?
Which kind?
How many is it exactly?
Adjective of Numbers are a type that can be used to describe how many or what kind there is. They are different from quantity adjectives, which tell you the amount without being able to count it (i e some milk). However, both types refer back to counting things-even when talking about an indefinite amount in sentences.
- The brilliant one of you can be the leader of this group
- My legs have eight fingers and two
- Four books of the Management Studies are very tough.
- There are only nine classrooms in our school.
Types of Adjective of Number/Numeral Adjective
Adjective of Number is three types. These are as follows:
1. Definite Numeral Adjective.
2. Indefinite Numeral Adjective.
3. Distributive Numeral Adjective.
1. Definitive Numeral Adjective
The definite adjectives we use to denote the exact number or position in a sentence come under this category. For example, one would be an adjective referring to the first cardinals and ordinal numbers: first, second etc. Two different types of numerals can also fall under it such as double-double (two halves), triple quarter, half seventh etc.
Examples of Definitive Numeral Adjective
- There are twelve persons in the group.
- She was the first to join the Art Class.
2. Indefinite Numeral Adjective
Indefinite adjectives are used to generalize about numerous subjects without giving any specific count value. They do not tell us how many there are, but indicate that number in GENERAL terms such as “all,”
The difference between an indefinite numeral adjective and one of quantity has to do with the noun they’re applied to. Indefinite numerals are used in phrases like “a few months ago” or “an amount that is too much,” whereas quantitative ones go after singular, uncountable words (e g., somebody).
Examples of in Indefinite Numeral Adjective
- Many Patients are standing at the hospital door.
- The lady bought all the mangoes from their seller.
3. Distributive Numeral Adjective
Distributive numeral adjectives in many ways are like distributive ones. They indicate nouns as an individual member in the whole amounts such as neither, another, and so on.
Examples of in Distributive Numeral Adjective
- Each student of the Institute attended the conference.
- Every Indian must be proud of their country.
It is usually followed by a singular noun and verb (for example, neither answer is incorrect). However, in case of each one, everyone and either, for example, we use “plural” with the only single subject because there isn’t more than one answer that could be correct.
How to use Numeral Adjective in a sentence?
Specific rules need to be followed when using Numeral Adjectives in a sentence. Let us explore the rules which need to be followed:
Numeral adjectives are used to highlight numbers and measurements in a sentence. The most common way is by using a hyphen between two or more of these words put together as one idea. But, you can also use it when they come before nouns acting like individual ideas for instance: “Four -hundred-dollar ticket” instead of just 400 dollars.”
Examples of using Numeral Adjective in sentences
- I recently bought a 36-inches Television for my home.
- Nurses at the hospital work in 12-hour shifts.
But when the measurements do not act as adjectives, there is no need to use the hyphen.
For Example: She got tired after 12 PM.
Why Are Adjectives of Number or Numeral Adjectives Important?
As already explained earlier, the Adjectives of Number or Numeral Adjectives give an indication of the numbers involved. So, with them you can get a fair idea about the numbers. Even if they may not be the exact numbers involved, but it is enough to give a fair idea of how much we are talking about.
Some important Exercises for the Examination.
Exercise on Numeral Adjectives
Identify the Numeral adjective in the following sentences:
- Each of the students got the study materials.
- Who was the first woman to win the Award?
- You could have only one solution to this problem.
- Is there any Apple left in that basket?
- I should easily be able to lift your ten-pound hammer.
- I am carrying some chocolates back home.
- He stood first in the entire district.
- The sixth boy on the last bench is very genius.
- Today is my last day in the office.
- You can select either of the topics from the given list for your project.
- There were only a few mangoes left in the basket.
- Several students attended the conference this year.
- I have already filled many application forms for the engineering entrance examination.
- The milk glass is half full, half empty.
- My deposits will double in the next eight years.
- You can at best choose three numbers at one time.
- He is the very first student in school getting awarded with a bicycle.
- Sanjay was the third-best performer in my school.
- One of the boys got hurt while playing football.
Some important diff Adjectives of Quantity and Adjectives of Number
Adjectives of numbers and adjectives related to quantity both have the same meaning; they indicate an amount. The difference between these two types is that while “adverbs like many” express quantities approximate, words like few or several are used for exact numbers.
We hope that you have understood the Adjectives of Number.
