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Describing Words: Adjectives — Answers

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Year 2 · English · Adjectives & Adverbs

Describing Words: Adjectives — Answers

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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.

1.Which word is an adjective?
  1. Ajump
  2. Bspotty
  3. Cdog
  4. Dthe

Answer: spotty

'Spotty' describes what something looks like.

2.Which word is an adjective?
  1. Ashiny
  2. Bcoin
  3. Cdrop
  4. Dit

Answer: shiny

'Shiny' describes the coin.

3.Which word is an adjective?
  1. Ahop
  2. Blog
  3. Cfrog
  4. Dslimy

Answer: slimy

'Slimy' describes how something feels.

4.Which word is an adjective?
  1. Asand
  2. Bsoft
  3. Cdig
  4. Dwe

Answer: soft

'Soft' describes how something feels.

5.Which word is an adjective?
  1. Aold
  2. Bshoe
  3. Cwear
  4. Don

Answer: old

'Old' describes the shoe.

6.Which word is an adjective?
  1. Acake
  2. Beat
  3. Csweet
  4. Dmy

Answer: sweet

'Sweet' describes how the cake tastes.

Part B — Find the adjective

Circle the adjective in each sentence and write it on the line. Hint: ask 'What kind?' about the noun.

7.The tiny ant carried a crumb.

Answer: tiny

8.We climbed the steep hill.

Answer: steep

9.A noisy parrot sat on the fence.

Answer: noisy

10.I wore my warm jumper.

Answer: warm

11.The hungry puppy ate its dinner.

Answer: hungry

12.She picked a purple flower.

Answer: purple

Part C — Choose the best adjective

Pick the adjective that makes sense and write it in the gap.

13.The kitten purred softly. (fluffy / square)

Answer: fluffy

14.We ate a pizza. (delicious / wooden)

Answer: delicious

15.The road went on for hours. (long / loud)

Answer: long

16.She has hair. (curly / sour)

Answer: curly

Part D — Your turn

17.Describe your favourite food. Use at least three adjectives and circle them.

Model answer: My favourite food is a crunchy, golden spring roll with a sweet dipping sauce.

Success criteria:

  • At least three adjectives used and circled
  • Adjectives describe the food (look, taste, feel)
  • Complete sentences with capital letters and full stops
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