Instructions
A Noun is a person, place, or thing. (Examples: girl, park, ball)
An Adjective is a word that describes a noun. It tells you more about it! (Examples: happy, big, red)
An Adjective is a word that describes a noun. It tells you more about it! (Examples: happy, big, red)
Part 1: Word Sort
Look at the words in the yellow box. Write each word in the correct column below.
fluffy sun green dog book tall cold school
| Nouns (Things/Places) | Adjectives (Describing Words) |
|---|---|
Part 2: Circle the Adjective
Read each sentence. Circle the one word that is an adjective (the describing word).
- The big dog barked at the mailman.
- I ate a sweet cookie for a snack.
- A small mouse ran across the floor.
- My pillow is very soft.
Part 3: Underline the Noun
Read each sentence. Underline the one word that is a noun (the person, place, or thing).
- The fast car drove away.
- My nice teacher gave me a sticker.
- I love to read a good book.
- The happy boy played outside.
Part 4: Match the Pair!
Draw a line from an adjective in the first column to a noun it can describe in the second column.
| yellow | water |
| round | banana |
| wet | kitten |
| tiny | ball |
Answer Key
Part 1: Word Sort
| Nouns (Things/Places) | Adjectives (Describing Words) |
|---|---|
| sun dog book school |
fluffy green tall cold |
Part 2: Circle the Adjective
- The big dog barked at the mailman.
- I ate a sweet cookie for a snack.
- A small mouse ran across the floor.
- My pillow is very soft.
Part 3: Underline the Noun
- The fast car drove away.
- My nice teacher gave me a sticker.
- I love to read a good book.
- The happy boy played outside.
Part 4: Match the Pair!
- yellow → banana
- round → ball
- wet → water
- tiny → kitten