Proper Adjectives

These adjectives are formed from proper nouns and are always capitalized. Sometimes the word doesn't change at all, as in the examples below.

Often the form of the proper adjective does change, as in the examples below.

Example 1

For sentences 1-14, write and capitalize each proper adjective followed by the noun that it describes.

1. I am proud to wave the american flag.
2. Mexican food often includes rice and beans.
3. My grandfather plays the french horn.
4. Strawberries topped the belgian waffle.
5. Chinese food usually includes rice and chow mein.
6. My grandparents enjoy listening to the scottish bagpipes.
7. Johnny ordered french toast and bacon.
8. The athlete strained his achilles tendon.
9. That mongolian restaurant allows its patrons to create their own dishes.
10. Uncle Bill did a scottish dance.
11. Modern buildings still reflect the influence of roman architecture.
12. The american way of life appeals to many throughout the world.
13. We enjoy authentic thai food in many local restaurants.
14. Not all of the founding fathers agreed with the jeffersonian philosophy.

Solutions

Example 2

Diagram these sentences:

1. Mrs. Papazian served an Armenian roll.
2. Mr. Kawakami helped a Japanese student.

Solutions

1. We place the proper adjective "Armenian" underneath the word it describes–"roll."

2. We place the adjective "Japanese" underneath the word it describes–"student."