of sentences. Some types of writing only require the ‘basics’. However, other writing needs to be more colourful. You will need to evoke atmosphere, describe vividly and paint a picture with words. 

## Utilising adjectives 

Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They add colour and flesh to your sentence. They must always be related to a noun: 

He bit into the juicy apple. 

‘Juicy’ is an adjective which describes the noun ‘apple’. It makes the sentence more vivid. 

If there is a list of adjectives before a noun, separate them with a comma: 

You are the most rude, unkind, objectionable person I have ever met. 

If the list of adjectives is at the end of the clause, the last one will be preceded by ‘and’: 

She was elegant, poised, self-confident and beautiful. 

## Using the participles 

Both the present and the past participles can be used as adjectives: 

The crying child ran to its mother. (present participle) 

