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Adjectives and Describing Words

Adjectives are descriptive words that provide more information about nouns, answering questions about kind, quantity, and specificity. They typically appear before the noun or after linking verbs and can significantly alter the meaning of sentences. Examples include words like 'big', 'red', and 'happy', which enhance writing by making it more vivid and engaging.

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Adjectives and Describing Words

Adjectives are descriptive words that provide more information about nouns, answering questions about kind, quantity, and specificity. They typically appear before the noun or after linking verbs and can significantly alter the meaning of sentences. Examples include words like 'big', 'red', and 'happy', which enhance writing by making it more vivid and engaging.

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Adjectives and Describing Words

Adjectives are words that describe nouns (people, places, things, or animals). They help us
understand more about a person, place, or thing by telling us what it is like. For example,
adjectives can describe size, shape, color, feelings, and many other things.

What is an Adjective?

An adjective is a word that tells us more about a noun. It answers questions like:

●​ What kind? (e.g., a soft pillow)​

●​ How many? (e.g., three dogs)​

●​ Which one? (e.g., the blue car)​

Examples of Adjectives:

●​ Big (The big dog)​

●​ Red (The red apple)​

●​ Happy (She is a happy girl)​

●​ Tall (The tall tree)​

●​ Soft (A soft blanket)​

●​ Fast (The fast car)​

Using Adjectives in Sentences:

Here are some examples of sentences with adjectives:


1.​ The green ball bounced on the ground.​

○​ Adjective: green (describes the ball)​

2.​ She has a beautiful dress.​

○​ Adjective: beautiful (describes the dress)​

3.​ The cold ice made my fingers numb.​

○​ Adjective: cold (describes the ice)​

How to Use Adjectives:

●​ Before a noun: In most cases, adjectives come before the noun they describe.​

○​ Example: The red car is fast.​

●​ After a linking verb: Sometimes, adjectives come after a linking verb like "is," "are," or
"was."​

○​ Example: The ice is cold.​

Practice Time:

Circle the adjectives in the sentences:

1.​ The blue sky is beautiful.​

2.​ The old house is scary.​

3.​ She has a cute puppy.​

4.​ The happy children played outside.​

Complete the sentences with your own adjectives:


1.​ The _______ apple is juicy.​

2.​ The _______ dog runs fast.​

3.​ I see a _______ bird in the tree.​

4.​ My _______ book is on the table.​

Fun Fact About Adjectives:

Did you know? Some adjectives can change the meaning of a sentence a lot! For example, look
at these two sentences:

●​ The small dog barked loudly.​

●​ The big dog barked loudly.​

The size of the dog changes the feeling of the sentence!

Remember!

●​ Adjectives are words that describe nouns (people, places, things).​

●​ They make your writing more interesting and colorful.​

●​ You can use them to talk about size, color, shape, feelings, and more!​

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