What is an adjective?

Amelia

Mon, Aug 02, 21

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (person, place, or thing). Adjectives make writing more detailed and more exciting. They tell us how something looks, smells, sounds, or feels.

Download our Find the adjective activity below.

This activity introduces children to adjectives. This activity has also been designed for handwriting practice.

Common Core Alignment:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.F Use frequently occurring adjectives.

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EXAMPLE

Red and big are adjectives because theycan describe nouns: a red dress, a big house. Happy and funny are also adjectives because theycan describe nouns: a happy dog, a funny person. can describe nouns: a red dress, a big house. Happy and funny are also adjectives because they can describe nouns: a happy dog, a funny person.

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