What Are Adjectives?

Hi there! Today we are going to learn about adjectives. Adjectives are special words that describe nouns. Nouns are people, places, things, or animals. Can you think of a noun? Maybe a dog or a school? Well, adjectives help us add more details to these nouns!

Examples of Adjectives

Let’s see some examples of adjectives:

• Big - a big elephant
• Blue - a blue sky
• Happy - a happy child
• Tall - a tall tree
• Soft - a soft pillow

How to Use Adjectives

When we use adjectives, we put them before the noun they are describing. For example, instead of saying the dog, we can say the fluffy dog or the brown dog. This makes our sentences more exciting!

Fun Activity!

Now it’s your turn! Look around your room and pick 5 things. Can you describe each thing with an adjective? For example:

• My red bike
• My comfy bed
• My favorite toy
• The shiny star
• The big book

Try to think of different adjectives for each item!

Remember

Adjectives make our writing and speaking much more interesting. So, next time you tell a story or write a sentence, remember to use some adjectives!