Adjectives can come before or after the noun they describe. Eight simple sentences prompt learners to circle the noun that each underlined adjective is describing.

Concepts

adjectives, parts of speech, nouns

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members replace either the adjective or noun in each sentence, making sure that the sentence still makes sense
• Use as a warm-up assignment when studying parts of speech

Classroom Considerations

• Sentences vary between past and present tense
• Though part of the worksheet is in color, it should print in black and white without impairing understanding

Pros

• Provides an answer key for easy assessment

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.1.1.a L.1.1.f L.2.1.a L.2.6 L.3.1.a