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, feeling).
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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 → Describes the color of the apple →
adjective.
✔
→
Underline: red
✔ Done:
The [circle: apple] is [underline: red].
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2. The elephant is big.
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elephant → 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 → 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 → Person’s name →
noun ✔
→
Circle: Tom
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student → Person (role) →
noun ✔
→
Circle: student
⚠️ Note: "a" is an article (not a noun or adjective).
No adjectives here — “a” is not descriptive.
✔ Done:
[circle: Tom] is a [circle: student].
> No underlining needed — no adjectives in this sentence.
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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 underlines
6. The
butterfly is
beautiful.
→ Circle: *butterfly*; Underline: *beautiful*
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✔ All sentences completed correctly!
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adjectives worksheets.