Let's solve the exercise step by step and explain each answer.
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Exercise A: Tick (√) the correct adjectives in the brackets.
We need to choose the most appropriate adjective from the two given options based on logic, context, and common sense.
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1. In summers we like to drink (cold / hot) water.
✔ Correct answer: cold
👉 Explanation: During summer, it is hot, so people prefer cold water to stay cool. "Hot" water would not be suitable in this context.
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2. A (tall / fast) building is there in my town.
✔ Correct answer: tall
👉 Explanation: Buildings are described by their height. "Tall" is used for buildings. "Fast" refers to speed, which doesn't apply to a building.
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3. We wear (warm / cold) clothes in winter.
✔ Correct answer: warm
👉 Explanation: In winter, it’s cold outside, so we wear warm clothes to keep ourselves warm. "Cold" clothes don’t make sense.
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4. He is a (poor / sharp) man.
✔ Correct answer: sharp
👉 Explanation: "Sharp" describes someone who is intelligent or quick-minded. "Poor" refers to financial status. Without context about money, "sharp" fits better as a general description of a person's mind.
> Note: If the sentence were about wealth, "poor" could be correct, but here “sharp” is more likely intended.
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5. A giraffe is a (wild / domestic) animal.
✔ Correct answer: wild
👉 Explanation: Giraffes live in the wild (like in African savannas). They are not domesticated animals like dogs or cats.
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6. This is an (interesting / ugly) story.
✔ Correct answer: interesting
👉 Explanation: "Interesting" is a positive and commonly used word to describe a good story. "Ugly" is not typically used to describe stories — it’s more for appearance.
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7. The dinosaur was a (huge / small) animal.
✔ Correct answer: huge
👉 Explanation: Dinosaurs were generally large creatures. While some were small, most are known for being huge. So "huge" is the better choice here.
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8. I like to see (comedy / big) movies.
✔ Correct answer: comedy
👉 Explanation: "Comedy" is a genre of movie. "Big" is vague and not a standard category for movies. People say "I like comedy movies," not "big movies."
> Note: "Big" might refer to blockbuster movies, but "comedy" is clearly the intended adjective here.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
cold
2.
tall
3.
warm
4.
sharp
5.
wild
6.
interesting
7.
huge
8.
comedy
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🔍 Summary:
This exercise teaches
adjective selection based on
context and meaning. Describing words (adjectives) must match the noun logically and appropriately.
Let me know if you'd like this turned into a printable worksheet or want explanations in simpler language!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade grammar worksheet adjectives.
