Describing Words (Adjectives)
Adjectives are describing words that tell us more about nouns. They help us paint a picture with words!
What Is an Adjective?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun. It tells us what something looks, feels, sounds, smells, or tastes like.
Size
big, tiny, tall, short, huge
Colour
red, blue, green, golden, purple
Feeling
soft, rough, cold, warm, sticky
Sound
loud, quiet, noisy, silent
Number
one, three, many, few, both
Taste
sweet, sour, salty, yummy, bitter
Adjectives Make Writing Better
Compare these two sentences. Which one creates a better picture?
Without adjectives:
The dog ran across the grass.
With adjectives:
The fluffy brown dog ran across the soft green grass.
Adjectives help readers imagine what you are describing!
Key Vocabulary
Adjective
A describing word that tells us more about a noun.
Describe
To tell someone what something is like — its colour, size, or feeling.
Noun
A naming word — adjectives describe nouns.
Comparing
Using adjectives to show how things are different, like bigger or softer.
Knowledge Check
Choose the best answer and click Check Answer!
1. Which word is an adjective?
2. Which adjective describes colour?
3. Find the adjective: 'She has a tiny kitten.'
4. Which sentence uses an adjective?
5. Which pair are both adjectives?
Key Concepts Summary
- ●An adjective is a describing word that tells us more about a noun.
- ●Adjectives can describe size, colour, feeling, sound, taste, and number.
- ●Adjectives make writing more interesting and help readers picture things.
- ●To find an adjective, ask: 'What is this noun LIKE?'