Adjectives

What is an adjective?

An adjective is a describing word.

The tall tree swayed.

‘tall’ is the adjective because it describes the tree.

What is an adjective?

An adjective is a describing word.

The sharp thorn hurt.

‘sharp’ is the adjective because it describes the thorn.

What is an adjective?

An adjective is a describing word.

The jagged cliff crumbled.

‘jagged’ is the adjective because it describes the cliff

What is an adjective?

An adjective is a describing word.

The clouds were gloomy.

‘gloomy’ is the adjective because it describes the clouds

What is an adjective?

An adjective is a describing word.

The sky was misty.

‘misty’ is the adjective because it describes the sky

What is an adjective?

An adjective is a describing word.

The sea was deep.

‘deep’ is the adjective because it describes the sea

What is an adjective?

Write down the letter of the adjective in each sentence:

The beautiful girl danced. a b c dThe jagged knife cut the cake. e f g h i jThe glittery stars shone. k l m nThe water was warm. o p q rThe lady was poor. s t u v

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