Adjectives

What is an adjective?

• A word that describes or modifies a verb.

• A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.

• A punctuation mark used to separate items in a list.

• A type of animal found in the ocean.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

Which word is an adjective: big, run, or happy?

• sad

• big

• fast

• jump

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

Give an example of an adjective used in a sentence.

• beautiful

• ugly

• fast

• tall

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

How do adjectives help describe nouns?

• Adjectives make nouns invisible

• Adjectives help provide more detail and paint a clearer picture of the noun being described.

• Adjectives help nouns run faster

• Adjectives turn nouns into verbs

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Name three adjectives that describe the color blue.

• exciting

• energetic

• Calm, serene, peaceful

• chaotic

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

What does the adjective 'tall' describe?

• Weight

• Height

• Color

• Short

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

True or False: Adjectives are used to show quantity.

• True

• Sometimes

• Rarely

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

What is the opposite of the adjective 'hot'?

• cold

• burning

• warm

• freezing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

Which adjectives can be used to describe a delicious meal?

• savory, mouthwatering, delectable, flavorful, appetizing

• bland

• unappetizing

• bitter

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Explain how adjectives make writing more interesting.

• Adjectives make writing more interesting by removing all descriptive elements.

• Adjectives make writing more interesting by making it monotonous and dull.

• Adjectives make writing more interesting by causing confusion and ambiguity.

• Adjectives make writing more interesting by providing vivid descriptions and adding specificity to nouns.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E