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Adjectives

An adjective is a word that describes, identifies, modifies, or quantifies something (a noun or a pronoun). In the phrase, "the black cat" the word black is an adjective because it describes the cat.

In English, an adjective usually comes before the noun it pertains to (for example, a red apple or a cute cat.).

Adjectives can be classified into many categories. In English, adjectives are generally used in the order: quantity-->opinion-->size-->age-->shape-->color-->origin-->material-->purpose. Some of these categories are (roughly in the order in which adjectives are used in English):

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List of Adjectives

A word bank of common adjectives.


Adjectives:
Little Explorers Picture Dictionary

A page of adjectives from the Little Explorers Picture Dictionary in English.
Adjective for Each Letter

Find an Adjective for Each Letter

See if you can think of and write down words that describe a person, place or thing (a noun) for each letter of the alphabet. Or go to a sample answer page.
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Circle Adjective, Underline Noun it Describes

Circle the adjective and underline the noun it describes in the sentences in this printable worksheet. Or go to the answers.
Write adjectives

Write Adjectives Describing Words Related to a Theme
Printable Worksheets

On these printable worksheets, the student is given four related nouns. The student writes five adjectives describing each noun.
Adjective

Find 8 Adjectives Describing a Cat

Write eight adjectives describing a cat and then use each adjective in a sentence.
Adjective

Find 8 Adjectives Describing a Character

Think of a fictional character or make up one of your own. Write your character's name and draw a picture of your character in the center oval. Write eight adjectives that describe the character. Then use each adjective in a sentence.
Adjective

Find 8 Adjectives Describing a Dog

Write eight adjectives describing a dog and then use each adjective in a sentence.
Adjectives

Find 8 Adjectives Describing a Hat

Write eight adjectives describing a hat and then use each adjective in a sentence.
Adjective

Find 8 Adjectives Describing an Ice Cream Cone

Write eight adjectives describing an ice cream cone and then use each adjective in a sentence.
Adjectives

Find 8 Adjectives Describing Yourself

Write your name and draw a picture of yourself in the center oval. Write eight adjectives describing yourself. Then use each adjective in a sentence.
Adjectives

Find 8 Adjectives Describing Your Father

Write your father's name and draw a picture of your father in the center oval. Write eight adjectives describing your father. Then use each adjective in a sentence.
Adjectives

Find 8 Adjectives Describing Your Mother

Write your mother's name and draw a picture of your mother in the center oval. Write eight adjectives describing your mother. Then use each adjective in a sentence.
find related words

Senses: Write Eight Hearing-Related Words

Think of and write eight hearing-related adjectives, describing how things sound. Sample answers: loud, soft, quiet, noisy, raspy, high-pitched, low-pitched, rumblng.
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Senses: Write Eight Smell-Related Words

Think of and write eight smell-related adjectives, describing odors, how things smell. Sample answers: rotten, flowery, burnt, delicious, putrid, bad, good, sweaty.
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Senses: Write Eight Sight-Related Words

Think of and write eight sight-related adjectives, describing how things look. Sample answers: bright, dark, shiny, dull, colorful, purple, clear, twinkling.
Adjectives

Find 8 Adjectives Describing Your Teacher

Write your teacher's name and draw a picture of your teacher in the center oval. Write eight adjectives describing your teacher. Then use each adjective in a sentence.
find related words

Senses: Write Eight Taste-Related Words

Think of and write eight taste-related adjectives, describing how things feel. Sample answers: sweet, sour, bitter, gooey, salty, syrupy, lemony, tart.
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Senses: Write Eight Touch-Related Words

Think of and write eight touch-related adjectives, describing how things feel. Sample answers: hard, soft, hot, cold, rough, smooth, grainy, sharp.
Find a word for each letter

Find a Substitute for the Word "Good" for Each Letter

See if you can think of and write down a substitute or synonym for "good" for each letter of the alphabet. These words can be useful for less repetitive writing. Or go to a sample answer page.
senses chart

Which Senses Do You Use
Printable Worksheets

Students use these printable worksheets to write which senses they use to examine objects, with charts to fill in. The students describe how they sense various everyday objects.
Adjective for Each Letter

Find an Adjective plus Animal Word for Each Letter

See if you can think of and write down a phrase with an adjective and an animal word for each letter of the alphabet (for example, "angry ape"). Or go to a sample answer page.
Adjective for Each Letter

Find an Adjective plus Clothing Word for Each Letter

See if you can think of and write down a phrase with an adjective and a clothing word for each letter of the alphabet (for example, "awful apple"). Or go to a sample answer page.
Adjective for Each Letter

Find an Adjective plus Food Word for Each Letter

See if you can think of and write down a phrase with an adjective and a food word for each letter of the alphabet (for example, "awful apple"). Or go to a sample answer page.
Adjective for Each Letter

Find an Adjective plus Plant Word for Each Letter

See if you can think of and write down a phrase with an adjective and a plant word for each letter of the alphabet (for example, "average acorn"). Or go to a sample answer page.


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