Task: Underline the Adjective Phrase in Each Sentence
An
adjective phrase is a group of words that acts as an adjective to describe a noun. It typically includes more than one word and may contain words other than adjectives, such as prepositions or participles.
#### Instructions:
- Identify the adjective phrase in each sentence.
- Underline the adjective phrase.
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Solutions:
1.
The old, rusty bike was left out in the rain.
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Adjective Phrase: *old, rusty*
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Underlined Sentence: The
old, rusty bike was left out in the rain.
2.
My younger sister, who is very creative, loves to draw.
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Adjective Phrase: *who is very creative*
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Underlined Sentence: My
younger sister, who is very creative, loves to draw.
3.
The tall, dark dresser looked good in his new bedroom.
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Adjective Phrase: *tall, dark*
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Underlined Sentence: The
tall, dark dresser looked good in his new bedroom.
4.
The sun, bright and yellow, shone in the sky.
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Adjective Phrase: *bright and yellow*
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Underlined Sentence: The sun,
bright and yellow, shone in the sky.
5.
Dogs covered in mud are not allowed in the house.
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Adjective Phrase: *covered in mud*
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Underlined Sentence: Dogs
covered in mud are not allowed in the house.
6.
We are expecting some extremely sunny days this summer.
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Adjective Phrase: *extremely sunny*
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Underlined Sentence: We are expecting some
extremely sunny days this summer.
7.
The weatherman is forecasting some extremely strong storms this winter.
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Adjective Phrase: *extremely strong*
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Underlined Sentence: The weatherman is forecasting some
extremely strong storms this winter.
8.
Beautifully clear skies were illuminated by twinkling stars.
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Adjective Phrase: *beautifully clear*
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Underlined Sentence: Beautifully clear skies were illuminated by twinkling stars.
9.
She wore very expensive shoes.
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Adjective Phrase: *very expensive*
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Underlined Sentence: She wore
very expensive shoes.
10.
We survived the decade's strongest tornado.
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Adjective Phrase: *decade's strongest*
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Underlined Sentence: We survived the
decade's strongest tornado.
11.
The delicious, homemade apple pie was the perfect dessert.
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Adjective Phrase: *delicious, homemade*
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Underlined Sentence: The
delicious, homemade apple pie was the perfect dessert.
12.
The tiny, buzzing bee landed on the flower.
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Adjective Phrase: *tiny, buzzing*
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Underlined Sentence: The
tiny, buzzing bee landed on the flower.
13.
The frames, beautifully carved from pine, are hanging in the hallway.
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Adjective Phrase: *beautifully carved from pine*
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Underlined Sentence: The frames,
beautifully carved from pine, are hanging in the hallway.
14.
The kitten with the smallest whiskers nudged her mother.
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Adjective Phrase: *with the smallest whiskers*
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Underlined Sentence: The kitten
with the smallest whiskers nudged her mother.
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Final Answer:
Each sentence has been analyzed, and the adjective phrases have been underlined as shown above.
Boxed Final Answer:
\boxed{
\text{See underlined sentences above for the solutions.}
}
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adjective phrase worksheet.