Name
RETEACHING: An adjective is a
word that tells more about a person,
place, or thing. The adjectives a, an,
and the are articles.
ADJECTIVES
A. Complete the following phrases. For 1–4,
write an adjective. For 5–8, write the article
a or an and a noun.
1. a
.
game
5.
.
incredible
2. a
.
street
6.
.
beautiful
.
.
3. an
.
book
7.
.
exciting
.
4. an
.
dog
8.
.
colorful
.
B. In each sentence, underline each adjective and circle the noun that it
describes.
1. Alice visited an interesting museum.
2. The museum was filled with fascinating art.
3. The guide provided detailed descriptions.
4. The bronze statue was her favorite.
5. One entire floor was devoted to bright paintings of blue flowers.
6. The top floor contained ten enormous sculptures.
7. The museum is a popular tourist stop.
8. Visitors can buy a delicious lunch in the cafeteria.
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9. Beautiful gifts are sold in the shop.
10. Many visitors spend a full day in the museum.
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ANSWER KEY
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A. Sample answers are given.
1. thrilling
4. adorable
7. an, movie
2. crooked
5. an, view
8. a, shirt
3. exciting
6. a, painting
B. 1. Alice visited an interesting museum .
2. The museum was filled with fascinating art .
3. The guide provided detailed descriptions .
4. The bronze statue was her favorite .
5. One entire floor was devoted to bright
paintings of blue flowers .
6. The top floor contained ten enormous
sculptures .
7. The museum is a popular tourist stop .
8. Visitors can buy a delicious lunch in the
cafeteria .
9. Beautiful gifts are sold in the shop .
10. Many visitors spend a full day in the
museum .
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