Let's solve the
Adjectives & Nouns Worksheet step by step.
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Part 1: Circle the adjectives and underline the nouns they describe
We are told:
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Adjectives are words that describe
nouns.
So we need to:
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Circle the adjective(s) in each sentence.
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Underline the noun(s) that the adjective describes.
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1. She is wearing a red skirt.
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Adjective: *red* (describes "skirt")
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Noun: *skirt*
✔ Answer:
Circle:
red
Underline:
skirt
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2. John pulled on the long rope.
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Adjective: *long* (describes "rope")
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Noun: *rope*
✔ Answer:
Circle:
long
Underline:
rope
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3. The drink was fizzy.
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Adjective: *fizzy* (describes "drink")
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Noun: *drink*
✔ Answer:
Circle:
fizzy
Underline:
drink
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4. The sky was blue.
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Adjective: *blue* (describes "sky")
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Noun: *sky*
✔ Answer:
Circle:
blue
Underline:
sky
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5. Ava saw a small, yellow bird.
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Adjectives: *small*, *yellow* (both describe "bird")
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Noun: *bird*
✔ Answer:
Circle:
small,
yellow
Underline:
bird
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6. The bus is yellow.
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Adjective: *yellow* (describes "bus")
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Noun: *bus*
✔ Answer:
Circle:
yellow
Underline:
bus
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7. The horse was big, brown and beautiful.
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Adjectives: *big*, *brown*, *beautiful* (all describe "horse")
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Noun: *horse*
✔ Answer:
Circle:
big,
brown,
beautiful
Underline:
horse
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8. The fast car sped down the road.
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Adjective: *fast* (describes "car")
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Noun: *car*
✔ Answer:
Circle:
fast
Underline:
car
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9. He broke his only sharp pencil.
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Adjectives: *only*, *sharp* (both describe "pencil")
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Noun: *pencil*
✔ Answer:
Circle:
only,
sharp
Underline:
pencil
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10. The snow was cold and wet.
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Adjectives: *cold*, *wet* (both describe "snow")
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Noun: *snow*
✔ Answer:
Circle:
cold,
wet
Underline:
snow
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Part 2: Write a sentence, circle the adjectives and underline the nouns
Now, create your own sentence with at least one adjective and one noun.
#### Example:
The happy dog ran quickly.
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Adjectives: *happy* (describes "dog")
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Nouns: *dog*
✔ Answer:
Write:
The happy dog ran quickly.
Circle:
happy
Underline:
dog
*(Note: You can write any original sentence as long as it includes adjectives and nouns.)*
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✔ Final Summary:
| Sentence | Adjectives (circled) | Nouns (underlined) |
|--------|----------------------|--------------------|
| 1. She is wearing a red skirt. | red | skirt |
| 2. John pulled on the long rope. | long | rope |
| 3. The drink was fizzy. | fizzy | drink |
| 4. The sky was blue. | blue | sky |
| 5. Ava saw a small, yellow bird. | small, yellow | bird |
| 6. The bus is yellow. | yellow | bus |
| 7. The horse was big, brown and beautiful. | big, brown, beautiful | horse |
| 8. The fast car sped down the road. | fast | car |
| 9. He broke his only sharp pencil. | only, sharp | pencil |
| 10. The snow was cold and wet. | cold, wet | snow |
And for the last part:
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Example sentence: The
happy dog ran quickly.
> Circle:
happy
> Underline:
dog
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This worksheet helps students understand how adjectives describe nouns — a key grammar concept in early education! 🌟
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