Underline the adjectives in the following sentences.

Adjectives are words that describe nouns. They usually go before nouns. Adjectives can also go after the verb be.

Examples of adjectives are: kind, clever, intelligent, foolish, stupid, silly, terrible, horrible.

1. She is my favourite writer.

2. That was a silly question.

3. The cruel master punished the poor boy.

4. The exam was difficult so I couldn’t pass.

5. It was a stupid thing to do.

6. She was a tall woman with long hair.

7. The oldest man in the village is my grandfather.

8. He is very old.

9. When Shyam went to Mumbai, he stayed with a distant relative of his.

10. Take the shorter of the two routes.

11. She wore a blue dress.

12. This is the sixth time you have asked the same question.

Answers

1. favourite, 2. silly, 3. cruel, poor, 4. difficult, 5. stupid, 6. tall, long, 7. oldest, 8. old, 9. distant, 10. shorter, two, 11. blue, 12. sixth, same

Worksheet 2

Underline the adjectives in the following sentences.

1. You have got a lovely smile.

2. She didn’t show any remorse at all.

3. The bag was heavy.

4. The soup is too salty.

5. It was a hot afternoon.

6. She is very sincere.

7. It was a deep wound.

8. He is a naughty boy.

9. Jasmine has pleasant fragrance.

10. The young man wants to start a business.

11. I watched an interesting movie yesterday.

12. Honest people often face many problems in life.

13. I don’t like spicy food.

14. Fatty foods are not good for health.

15. He is a quick learner.

16. Garlic has a strong odour.

17. My elder sister is a doctor.

18. She is a great writer.

19. He is suffering from a serious ailment.

20. It was a cold evening.

Answers

1. lovely, 2. any, 3. heavy, 4. salty, 5. hot, 6. sincere, 7. deep, 8. naughty, 9. pleasant, 10. young, 11. interesting, 12. honest, many, 13. spicy, 14. fatty, good, 15. quick, 16. strong, 17. elder, 18. great, 19. serious, 20. cold