Comparatives and
Superlatives
Adding -ER and -EST
Adjectives ending in Y
ADJECTIVE COMPARATIVE SUPERLATIVE
-er -est
Pretty Prettier than the prettiest
Angry
Happy
Busy
Lovely
Silly
Sleepy
Skinny
Sunny
Dirty
Name Adjectives
Adjectives in Sentences
An adjective modified a noun. Identify the
adjective in each sentence and write it on the
line. Then underline the noun it modifies.
1. Jean loves colorful flowers.
2. Frank bought a set of turquoise dishes.
3. Mike always carries some extra cash.
4. On a hot day, the children like to play in water.
5. That was really a spectacular movie.
6. Most wouldn’t, but Helen loves the tedious work.
7. Please put those rambunctious dogs outside.
8. I gazed at the enormous stack of papers.
9. She ripped her black dress.
10. We watched the sleek lion prepare to pounce.
11. There is a delicately woven basket on that table.
12. We are sending her to an accredited school.
13. This is a very popular library for kids.
14. She always comes up with interesting projects.
15. That woman in the diamond bracelet is rude.
16. I like soft tissues when I am sick.
17. That was a difficult certification to attain.
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Finding adjectives
Grade 3 Adjectives Worksheet
Circle the adjectives in the story.
Hint:
Adjectives are words that
Nathan’s family went to the beach describe nouns.
last summer. His mother packed their
big suitcases with several bathing suits, large beach towels as well as many
summer outfits. They placed the blue suitcases in the back of their vehicle
and took their places. Nathan’s dad drove from their house to the nice
cottage they rented on the beach. They parked the car and brought their
bags into the cottage. Nathan picked a cozy room with bunk beds. His sister
chose the pink room. Their parents took the largest room. There was a tiny
kitchen in the cottage and an equally small living room. Soon, they were
ready for their first afternoon at the
beach. Carrying their light beach bags,
wearing flip flops, they walked on the
sandy beach near the sea. The kids
played in the gentle waves while their
parents looked at them from the beach.
They had a wonderful time and plan to
return next summer.
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Finding adjectives
Grade 3 Adjectives Worksheet
Answers
Nathan’s family went to the beach last summer. His mother packed
their big suitcases with several bathing suits, large beach towels as well as
many summer outfits. They placed the blue suitcases in the back of their
vehicle and took their places. Nathan’s dad drove from their house to the
nice cottage they rented on the beach. They parked the car and brought their
bags into the cottage. Nathan picked a cozy room with bunk beds. His sister
chose the pink room. Their parents took the largest room. There was a tiny
kitchen in the cottage and an equally small living room. Soon, they were
ready for their first afternoon at the beach. Carrying their light beach bags,
wearing flip flops, they walked on the sandy beach near the sea. The kids
played in the gentle waves while their parents looked at them from the beach.
They had a wonderful time and plan to return next summer.
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Writing adjectives
Grade 3 Adjectives Worksheet
Rewrite each sentence with adjectives to
make it more interesting. Example:
Underline your adjectives. Laura has a bicycle.
Laura has a red bicycle.
1. There is a bird on the deck.
_______________________________________________________
2. Your uncle gave you a gift.
_______________________________________________________
3. Mrs. Brown asked Joey a question.
_______________________________________________________
4. The policeman found the lost child.
____________________________________
5. The dog listened to its owner.
____________________________________
6. The instructor showed the exercise to his students.
_______________________________________________________
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Writing adjectives
Grade 3 Adjectives Worksheet
Answers
Answers will vary
1. There is a bird on the deck.
Sample answer: There is a new bird on the painted deck.
2. Your uncle gave you a gift.
Sample answer: Your generous uncle gave you an expensive gift.
3. Mrs. Brown asked Joey a question.
Sample answer: Mrs. Brown asked Joey a difficult question.
4. The policeman found the lost child.
Sample answer: The brave policeman found the lost child.
5. The dog listened to its owner.
Sample answer: The sleepy dog listened to its owner.
6. The instructor showed the exercise to his students.
Sample answer: The helpful instructor showed the exercise to his
students.
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