Adjectives for Grade 3

What adjective can you use to describe the size of an elephant?

• large

• enormous

• medium

• tiny

How would you describe the color of the sky using an adjective?

• green

• red

• yellow

• blue

What adjectives can you use to describe the shape of a circle and the texture of a rock?

• straight, soft

• square, smooth

• For a circle: round, circular. For a rock: rough, jagged.

• oval, bumpy

Give an example of an adjective you can use to describe the age of a tree.

• tall

• old

• blue

• fast

What adjective can you use to describe the condition of a new book?

• Old

• New

• Worn-out

• Damaged

If something is very small, what adjective can you use to describe its size?

• tiny

• massive

• gigantic

• enormous

Describe the color of a banana using an adjective.

• purple

• green

• blue

• yellow

What adjectives can you use to describe the shape of a square and the texture of sand?

• Square: round, smooth, Sand: rough, bumpy

• Square: triangular, oval, Sand: soft, wet

• Square: long, curved, Sand: hard, solid

• Square: equal, four-sided, Sand: gritty, fine

Give an example of an adjective you can use to describe the age of a puppy.

• fast

• big

• young

• old

What adjective can you use to describe the condition of an old toy?

• shiny

• worn-out

• sparkling

• brand-new