Children learn that an adjective is a describing word that tells us more about a noun: its size, color, shape, feel or taste. They pick adjectives out of lists and sentences, choose the adjective that makes sense, and describe their favorite food. Using adjectives is one of the quickest ways young writers can make their sentences more interesting.
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Completed: Describing Words: Adjectives
2nd Grade students (typically ages 7–8) working on adjectives & adverbs. It is pitched at level 1 · easier; a harder version is linked above.
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About 15 minutes for 17 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.
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Adjectives describe nouns. Ask: what kind? what color? how big?
An adjective is a describing word. It tells us more about a noun, such as its size, color, shape or feel. Circle the adjective in each row.
Circle the adjective in each sentence and write it on the line. Hint: ask "What kind?" about the noun.
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A first look at adverbs: words that tell us how something is done. Children find -ly adverbs in sentences, make adverbs by adding -ly to…
Use adjectives to compare: add -er and -est, follow the spelling rules, use more and most with long adjectives, and learn good, better,…
Turn adjectives into adverbs that describe how something is done: add -ly, change y to i (happily), -le to -ly (gently), and learn good →…
Use adjectives to compare: add -er and -est, follow the spelling rules, use more and most with long adjectives, and learn good, better,…
Turn adjectives into adverbs that describe how something is done: add -ly, change y to i (happily), -le to -ly (gently), and learn good →…
Use adjectives to compare: add -er and -est, follow the spelling rules, use more and most with long adjectives, and learn good, better,…
Turn adjectives into adverbs that describe how something is done: add -ly, change y to i (happily), -le to -ly (gently), and learn good →…
Worksheet · 3rd Grade · Adjectives & Adverbs · Level 2 · Standard
Worksheet · 3rd Grade · Adjectives & Adverbs · Level 2 · Standard
Worksheet · 4th Grade · Adjectives & Adverbs · Level 2 · Standard
Worksheet · 4th Grade · Adjectives & Adverbs · Level 2 · Standard
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