To find the adjective phrases, we need to look for groups of words that describe a noun (a person, place, or thing) in each sentence. These phrases usually come right after the word they are describing.
Here is the step-by-step breakdown for each sentence:
1.
Plants grow well in soil rich in nitrogen.
* The phrase describes the "soil." Which soil? The one
rich in nitrogen.
2.
A girl with a gift for music is leading the choir.
* The phrase describes the "girl." Which girl? The one
with a gift for music.
3.
The room that is painted blue is John’s.
* The phrase describes the "room." Which room? The one
that is painted blue.
4.
Daniel was a man of great wealth.
* The phrase describes the "man." What kind of man? A man
of great wealth.
5.
The medicine prescribed today was expensive.
* The phrase describes the "medicine." Which medicine? The one
prescribed today.
6.
Selena wore a dress made of silk.
* The phrase describes the "dress." What kind of dress? One
made of silk.
7.
Sam is wearing a wonderfully handknit cardigan.
* The words describing the "cardigan" are
wonderfully handknit.
8.
An extremely important decision was taken at the meeting.
* The words describing the "decision" are
extremely important.
9.
Patricia's DIY tips are interesting and useful.
* The words describing the "tips" are
interesting and useful.
10.
Anne photographed the hippo covered in mud.
* The phrase describes the "hippo." Which hippo? The one
covered in mud.
Final Answer:
1. rich in nitrogen
2. with a gift for music
3. that is painted blue
4. of great wealth
5. prescribed today
6. made of silk
7. wonderfully handknit
8. extremely important
9. interesting and useful
10. covered in mud
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of language arts 7th grade worksheet.
