Descriptive Adjectives

Let's learn descriptive adjectives to describe a person

By Ima Kusmayanti

​What is a descriptive adjective?

​A descriptive adjective modifies a noun or pronoun by describing it or expressing its quality.

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Take a look at the following sentence:

My beautiful friend is a model.

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​In this sentence, the word beautiful is a descriptive adjective.

The adjective beautiful modifies the noun friend.

Poll

Which word is the descriptive adjective in this sentence?

​The woman wearing scarf stood next to the tall woman.

• wearing

• scarf

• tall

• woman

​In the sentence below, the descriptive adjective is tall.

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The woman wearing scarf stood next to the tall woman.

​The woman wearing scarf stood next to the tall woman.

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In this sentence, the word tall is a descriptive adjective.

The adjective tall modifies the second woman.​

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1. ​Adaptable

2. Adventurous

3. Conscientious

4. Humble

5. Courageous

6. Enthusiastic

7. Trustworthy

8. Resourceful

9. Determined​

10. Outgoing​

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​Let's match 10 descriptive adjectives to describe a person positively with the synonimous words.

A. Modest

B. Bold

C. Daring

D. Brave

E. Passionate

F. Reliable

G. Friendly

H. Flexible

I. Bright

J.​ Diligent

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1. ​Adaptable

2. Adventurous

3. Conscientious

4. Humble

5. Courageous

6. Enthusiastic

7. Trustworthy

8. Resourceful

9. Determined​

10. Outgoing​

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A. Modest

B. Bold

C. Daring

D. Brave

E. Passionate

F. Reliable

G. Friendly

H. Flexible

I. Bright

J.​ Diligent

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Open Ended

Make a sentence using the word "enthusiastic".

Multiple Choice

Which descriptive adjective has the same meaning with the word daring?

• adventurous

• courageous

Adventurous is daring, willing to take on or look for risks.

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Courages is brave, strong in the face of fear

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Adventurous ​vs. Courageous

Draw

She is passionate about art. In this sentence, the word passionate has similar meaning with the word enthusiastic. Draw checklist if you think it is correct. Draw a cross if you think it is wrong.

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