Let's solve the task step by step.
Task:
Circle the nouns and underline the adjectives in each sentence.
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Definitions:
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Noun: A word that names a person, animal, place, thing, or idea.
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Adjective: A word that describes a noun (e.g., size, color, shape, emotion).
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Now let’s go through each sentence:
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1. The apple is red.
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apple → This is a thing (a fruit), so it's a
noun.
✔
→
Circle "apple"
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red → This describes the color of the apple, so it's an
adjective.
✔
→
Underline "red"
✔ Done:
The [circle: apple] is [underline: red].
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2. The elephant is big.
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elephant → An animal →
noun
→
Circle "elephant"
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big → Describes the size of the elephant →
adjective
→
Underline "big"
✔ Done:
The [circle: elephant] is [underline: big].
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3. The giraffe is tall.
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giraffe → Animal →
noun
→
Circle "giraffe"
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tall → Describes height →
adjective
→
Underline "tall"
✔ Done:
The [circle: giraffe] is [underline: tall].
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4. The hat is brown.
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hat → A thing (clothing) →
noun
→
Circle "hat"
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brown → Describes color →
adjective
→
Underline "brown"
✔ Done:
The [circle: hat] is [underline: brown].
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5. Tom is a student.
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Tom → A person's name →
noun
→
Circle "Tom"
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student → A person who studies →
noun
→
Circle "student"
Note: "a" is an article (not a noun or adjective).
There are no adjectives here — both "Tom" and "student" are nouns.
✔ Done:
[circle: Tom] is a [circle: student].
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6. The butterfly is beautiful.
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butterfly → Animal →
noun
→
Circle "butterfly"
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beautiful → Describes appearance →
adjective
→
Underline "beautiful"
✔ Done:
The [circle: butterfly] is [underline: beautiful].
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Final Answer Summary:
1. The
apple is
red.
→ Circle: *apple* | Underline: *red*
2. The
elephant is
big.
→ Circle: *elephant* | Underline: *big*
3. The
giraffe is
tall.
→ Circle: *giraffe* | Underline: *tall*
4. The
hat is
brown.
→ Circle: *hat* | Underline: *brown*
5.
Tom is a
student.
→ Circle: *Tom*, *student* | No adjectives
6. The
butterfly is
beautiful.
→ Circle: *butterfly* | Underline: *beautiful*
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✔ All sentences have been correctly analyzed!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adjective worksheets.