Let's solve this worksheet step by step.
Task:
Underline or circle the
adjectives in each sentence.
An
adjective is a word that describes a noun (a person, place, thing, or idea). It tells us *what kind*, *how many*, or *which one*.
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1. The large tree was cut down.
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"large" describes the tree → adjective.
✔ Adjective: large
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2. Five cute kittens ran across the carpet.
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"Five" tells how many kittens → adjective (number).
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"cute" describes the kittens → adjective.
✔ Adjectives: five, cute
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3. He wore his new shoes to school.
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"his" shows possession (possessive pronoun), but it also modifies "shoes" → can be considered an adjective.
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"new" describes the shoes → adjective.
✔ Adjectives: his, new
> Note: "His" is a possessive adjective.
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4. The birds flew in the blue sky.
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"blue" describes the sky → adjective.
✔ Adjective: blue
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5. She likes to eat sweet food.
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"sweet" describes the food → adjective.
✔ Adjective: sweet
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6. There was yummy cake at the party.
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"yummy" describes the cake → adjective.
✔ Adjective: yummy
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7. Mary had blue eyes.
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"blue" describes the eyes → adjective.
✔ Adjective: blue
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✔ Final Answer (Adjectives in each sentence):
1.
large
2.
five,
cute
3.
his,
new
4.
blue
5.
sweet
6.
yummy
7.
blue
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📝 Summary:
You should underline or circle these words in the worksheet:
- Sentence 1:
large
- Sentence 2:
five,
cute
- Sentence 3:
his,
new
- Sentence 4:
blue
- Sentence 5:
sweet
- Sentence 6:
yummy
- Sentence 7:
blue
This helps identify descriptive words that give more information about nouns!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adjectives 2nd grade worksheet.
