Free Year 2 Describing Words: Adjectives Worksheet
Children learn that an adjective is a describing word that tells us more about a noun: its size, colour, shape, feel or taste. They pick adjectives out of lists and sentences, choose the adjective that makes sense, and describe their favourite food. Using adjectives is one of the quickest ways young writers can make their sentences more interesting.
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- Year
- Year 2
- Subject
- English
- Topic
- Adjectives & Adverbs
- Difficulty
- Level 1 · Easier
- Estimated time
- 15 minutes
- Curriculum
- Australian Curriculum
- Questions
- 17
- Answers
- Included, with working
- Format
- PDF (A4) + print
Students will practise
- identifying adjectives
- finding the adjective in a sentence
- choosing adjectives that make sense
- using adjectives in descriptive writing
Curriculum: Australian Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.
What's next?
Completed: Describing Words: Adjectives
How to use this worksheet
- Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
- Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown.
- Mark with the answer sheet. Use the model answers and success criteria as a guide rather than a single right answer.
- Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.
Common questions
Who is this worksheet for?
Year 2 students (typically ages 7–8) working on adjectives & adverbs. It is pitched at level 1 · easier.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with model answers and success criteria where there is more than one good answer. You can also view the answers online.
How long does it take?
About 15 minutes for 17 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Year 2 · English · Adjectives & Adverbs
Describing Words: Adjectives
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Adjectives describe nouns. Ask: what kind? what colour? how big?
Part A — Spot the adjective
An adjective is a describing word. It tells us more about a noun, such as its size, colour, shape or feel. Circle the adjective in each row.
- Ajump
- Bspotty
- Cdog
- Dthe
- Ashiny
- Bcoin
- Cdrop
- Dit
- Ahop
- Blog
- Cfrog
- Dslimy
- Asand
- Bsoft
- Cdig
- Dwe
- Aold
- Bshoe
- Cwear
- Don
- Acake
- Beat
- Csweet
- Dmy
Part B — Find the adjective
Circle the adjective in each sentence and write it on the line. Hint: ask 'What kind?' about the noun.
Part C — Choose the best adjective
Pick the adjective that makes sense and write it in the gap.
Preview — the PDF contains the full resource and answer sheet.
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- Success Tutoring
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- How it was made
- Written by our team
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