I saw a dog. Which dog?
I saw a small, fluffy, brown dog. Ahh, that dog!
Small, fluffy, and brown help you picture the exact dog I'm talking about.
Use adjectives to make sentences more interesting and help others understand exactly what you mean!
What Is an Adjective?
Adjectives describe nouns (people, places, and things). Adjectives help make our sentences more interesting and clear. They help the listener or reader understand exactly what we're talking about!
Common Types of Adjectives:
colors
red, blue, green
numbers
one, two, several
size
big, small, tall
shape
round, square
age
old, new, ancient
opinion
amazing, terrible, wonderful
texture
soft, rough, smooth
condition
fresh, dirty, clean
These are just the most common adjectives. There are actually 13 different types!
Which Adjectives Could Describe the Cat?
Quiz
Choose any adjectives that could describe the cat:
Where to Place Adjectives in a Sentence: Examples
Before the Noun
Most adjectives come before the noun in a sentence.
Example: "There are two pencils."
"two" is the adjective that describes the noun "pencil"
After the verb "to be"
Sometimes, adjectives come after a verb, especially the verb "to be" (is, am, are, was, were).
Example: "The sky is blue."
"blue" is the adjective that describes the noun "sky"
Adjectives in a Sentence: Examples from the Real World
Adjectives are everywhere in everyday language! We use them to describe the things we see, hear, or feel.
Example 1: Describing a Friend
You might want to describe what they look like or how they act.
"Maria is a kind, funny, and smart person."
Example 2: Talking About Food
Adjectives help explain how it tastes, looks, or feels.
"The cake was delicious and sweet."
Example 3: Describing a Place
When visiting a new place, you might use adjectives to talk about how it looks.
"The beach is big, sandy, and beautiful."
Example 4: Talking About a Movie
Adjectives help us explain our opinion about a movie or show.
"It was a thrilling, scary movie."
Quiz
Which sentence could you use to describe the weather using adjectives?
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