Adjectives: Describe the Bold Word
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Skill: Telling adjectives from nouns in sentences
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About this worksheet
Adjectives are describing words. They tell more about a noun, such as which one, what kind, or how many. This second-grade grammar worksheet has fourteen short sentences, each with one word in bold. Children decide whether the bold word is an adjective or a noun and write the answer on the line. Seven of the bold words are adjectives, such as fluffy, loud, or three, and seven are nouns, so children have to think about how each word is used in the sentence.
Focusing on use in a sentence matters. The word orange can be a noun or an adjective depending on the sentence, but every bold word on this page has a clear job. Everyday topics, like pets, snacks, and the playground, keep the reading load light so children can focus on the grammar.
How to use it: teach a quick test. An adjective often answers "What kind?" or "How many?" about a noun. Ask, "What word is being described?" If the bold word is doing the describing, it is an adjective. If it names a person, place, or thing, it is a noun. Reading the sentence aloud and pointing to the described object can make the difference clear.
The answer key lists the correct label for every sentence. This worksheet supports Common Core standards L.2.1.e (use adjectives and adverbs) and L.2.1 (demonstrate command of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking). It pairs well with our Nouns and Verbs worksheet for a fuller parts-of-speech review.
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