A proper adjective is an adjective derived from a proper noun and describes specific people, places, or things. These adjectives are always capitalized, just like proper nouns, to indicate their specific nature. For example, “French” is a proper adjective derived from the proper noun “France”, and “Italian” comes from “Italy”. Proper Adjectives modify nouns, providing details and descriptions, allowing for richer and more precise communication. They are used in various contexts, from describing nationalities and origins to referring to specific historical periods or artistic styles.
A- Fill in the blanks using Proper adjectives
1 – I tried [Indian] (India) cuisine for the first time.
2 – he is reading a [Russian] (Russia) novel.
3 – we visited the [British] (Britain) museum.
4 – she watched a [French] (France) film last night.
5 – The [German] (Germany) car is very efficient.
6 – they enjoy [Mexican] (Mexico) food.
7 – we are studying [Greek] (Greece) mythology.
8 – The [Australian] (Australia) wildlife is fascinating.
9 – he collects [American] (America) stamps.
10 – I wore a [Turkish] (Turkey) dress at the event.
11 – she loves [Irish] (Ireland) music and dance.
12 – The [Korean] (Korea) drama was very popular.
13 – we watched a [Danish] (Denmark) film at the festival.
14 – he has a collection of [Cuban] (Cuba) cigars.
15 – we learned about [Egyptian] (Egypt) history in class.
16 – he speaks [Mandarin] (Northern Chinese language) Chinese fluently.
17 – The [Dutch] (Netherlands) tulips bloom in spring.
18 – The [Brazilian] (Brazil) carnival is famous worldwide.
19 – she prefers [Chinese] (China) tea over coffee.
20 – they enjoy [Scottish] (Scotland) party.
B- write proper adjectives of the following proper nouns.
1 – Thailand : [Thai]
2 – Portugal : [Portuguese]
3 – Hungary : [Hungarian]
4 – Philippines : [Filipino]
5 – Vietnam : [Vietnamese]
6 – Saudi Arabia : [Saudi]
7 – Nigeria : [Nigerian]
8 – Kenya : [Kenyan]
9 – Malaysia: [Malaysian]
10 – Colombia : [Colombian]
11 – Jamaica : [Jamaican]
12 – Lebanon : [Lebanese]
13 – Afghanistan : [Afghan]
14 – Morocco : [Moroccan]
15 – Oman : [Omani]
16 – Sudan : [Sudanese]
17 – Ukraine : [Ukrainian]
18 – Egypt : [Egyptian]
19 – Syria : [Syrian]
20 – Kazakhstan : [Kazakh]