Grammar Practice Adjectives

nº3

LESSON 3

Grammar

Practice

THIS WEEK: Adjectives

Adjectives

Word(s) that describe or define a noun or noun phrase.Ex: enormous, silly, yellow, fun.

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Hey there, kiddo! Ready to learn about adjectives?

When you're writing or talking about something, like your favorite book or the pizza you had for lunch, wouldn't it be more fun to make it sound as exciting or as yummy as it was? That's where adjectives come in! Adjectives are like the color we add to a drawing; they make everything more interesting.

Yeah, I'm ready, but what's an adjective?

Exactly! In the sentence provided, the adjectives are "steaming," "cheesy," "golden," "crispy," "tangy," "spicy," and "aromatic." These words describe the qualities of the noun "pizza" and its ingredients.

So if I said, "The steaming, cheesy pizza had a golden, crispy crust and was topped with tangy tomato sauce, spicy pepperoni, and aromatic basil." Then I would be using several adjectives to DESCRIBE my pizza?

I think I'm starting to get it. Can you give me more examples?

Sure! If you’re counting things, you use numbers, right? Adjectives can also tell you how many, but without the exact number. Like 'some', 'many', or 'a few'.

"I had many slices of pizza for lunch."Many would be my adjective, right?

Yes! It describes the quantity of "slices," telling us that you had a large number of slices.

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Adjectives give us more information about a noun (a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea). Adjectives tell us what kind, how many, or which one.When you see a noun, ask yourself: What kind? Like 'fluffy' for a cat or 'red' for an apple. How many? Like 'four' cookies or 'many' stars. Which one? Like 'that' dog or 'this' pencil.The answers to those questions are your adjectives!

So, how do I find the adjective in a sentence?

Remember, adjectives are the words in a sentence that add "spice" to nouns. So, put on your detective cap, and start looking for clues in every sentence to find those sneaky adjectives!

Thanks for teaching me about adjectives! It's starting to make sense now.

You're welcome! Learning is all about asking questions and understanding. Keep it up, and you'll be a grammar expert in no time!

What did you learn today?

practice 1

• Read the sentences below, underline the adjective in each sentence.

1. The round moon shone brightly in the night sky.
2. She wore a sparkly dress to the school dance.
3. Our classroom has huge windows that let in the sunshine.
4. I have a fluffy cat that loves to nap in the afternoon.
5. He brought a sour apple for his snack.

practice 1

• Check your answers below.

1. The round moon shone brightly in the night sky.
2. She wore a sparkly dress to the school dance.
3. Our classroom has huge windows that let in the sunshine.
4. I have a fluffy cat that loves to nap in the afternoon.
5. He brought a sour apple for his snack.

Examples of adjectives

Remember, adjectives describe nouns.

Adjective example

Can you give an example sentence with an adjective?

Sure! Here is an example sentence:The girls wore sparkly dresses to the dance. In that example, sparkly is an adjective that describes the noun which is dress.

Practice 2

1. Dad left _________ apples out for lunch.2. My _____ dog barked all night long.3. The ______ flowers were blooming.4. We all swam for _________ hours at the bench.5. Johnny and I eat lunch in the ____ cafeteria.

Try filling in the blanks with an adjective.

Practice 3

Try creating sentences using adjectives and see how much more colorful and realistic your sentences become. Go back to the slide with examples if you need some help. Write 2 sentences using adjectives that describe nouns. Write 2 sentences using adjectives that indicate the quantity of the noun.

Remember, Adjectives are words that describe or modify another person or thing in the sentence. They can provide a wide range of information about a noun, offering details about quantity, size, shape, color, and more. They are an essential part of language because they give us additional details about a subject, making our sentences more informative and interesting.

Aw, THE END?

THANKS!