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Pretest
Directions: Underline the adjectives.

1. Sierra sanded the desk with an old machine.

2. Alli ordered Italian bread.

3. Kent distributed the election pamphlets after school

4. Dustin handed Mason a huge bottle of water.

5. The sticky cake looks delectable.

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Pretest
Directions: Underline the adjectives.

1. Sierra sanded the desk with an old machine.

2. Alli ordered Italian bread.

3. Kent distributed the election pamphlets after school

4. Dustin handed Mason a huge bottle of water.

5. The sticky cake looks delectable.

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 Adjectives
Predicate Adjective: An adjective that follows a linking verb. It normally modifies
the subject.

Directions: Write a sentence that incorporates a predicate adjective.

Directions: Underline each predicate adjective.

1. Jerelyn seems tired from homework.

2. The weather appears calm.

3. Those markers smell funny.

4. Our puppy is active and frequently needs potty breaks.

5. The old document was not clear.

6. His speech was nervous and shaky.

7. That vacation spot seems restful.

8. The pile of clothing appears wrinkled.

9. For dinner, my mom made crab potatoes that look scrumptious.

10. Grandma grew silent as the day continued.

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Predicate Adjective: An adjective that follows a linking verb. It normally modifies

the subject.

Directions: Write a sentence that incorporates a predicate adjective.

Todd was happy about the game.

Directions: Underline each predicate adjective.

1. Jerelyn seems tired from homework.

2. The weather appears calm.

3. Those markers smell funny.

4. Our puppy is active and frequently needs potty breaks.

5. The old document was not clear.

6. His speech was nervous and shaky.

7. That vacation spot seems restful.

8. The pile of clothing appears wrinkled.

9. For dinner, my mom made crab potatoes that look scrumptious.

10. Grandma grew silent as the day continued.

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Mentor sentences
Directions: Read this excerpt from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

“What in the world are you going to do now, Jo,” asked Meg one snowy afternoon, as her sister

came tramping through the hall, in rubber boots, old sack, and hood, with a broom in one hand

and a shovel in the other.

“Going out for exercise,” answered Jo with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes.

“I should think two long walks this morning would have been enough! It's cold and dull out.

This paragraph contains thirteen adjectives. Circle all of the adjectives.

(Ignore articles.)

Predicate Adjective: An adjective that comes after a linking verb. Normally,

the adjective modifies the subject.

Write a sentence from above that contains predicate adjective(s).

Circle those adjectives.

Possessive Adjective: An adjective that shows who or what owns something.

Write a sentence from above that contains possessive adjective(s).

Circle those adjectives.

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Mentor sentences
Directions: Read this excerpt from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

“What in the world are you going to do now, Jo,” asked Meg one snowy afternoon, as her sister

came tramping through the hall, in rubber boots, old sack, and hood, with a broom in one hand

and a shovel in the other.

“Going out for exercise,” answered Jo with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes.

“I should think two long walks this morning would have been enough! It's cold and dull out.

This paragraph contains thirteen adjectives. Circle all of the adjectives.

(Ignore articles.)

Predicate Adjective: An adjective that comes after a linking verb. Normally,

the adjective modifies the subject.

Write a sentence from above that contains predicate adjective(s).

Circle those adjectives.

It’s cold and dull out.

Possessive Adjective: An adjective that shows who or what owns something.

Write a sentence from above that contains possessive adjective(s).

Circle those adjectives.
as her sister came tramping through the hall

twinkle in her eyes

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 Adjectives
Proper Adjective: An adjective derived from a proper noun.

Directions: Write a sentence that incorporates a proper adjective.

Demonstrative Adjective: An adjective that explains which one. It demonstrates.

Directions: Write a sentence that incorporates a demonstrative adjective.

Directions: Underline each adjective. Ignore articles.

1. Leonard needed five carrots for the soup.

2. Miriam has the new book.

3. This morning, Katie ate that apple.

4. Caroline’s show is on TV tonight.

5. Benny had fun at the school dance.

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Proper Adjective: An adjective derived from a proper noun.

Directions: Write a sentence that incorporates a proper adjective.

answers will vary: English tea, American flag

Demonstrative Adjective: An adjective that explains which one. It demonstrates.

Directions: Write a sentence that incorporates a demonstrative adjective.

answers will vary: This lunch smells yummy.

Directions: Underline each adjective. Ignore articles.

1. Leonard needed five carrots for the soup.

2. Miriam has the new book.

3. This morning, Katie ate that apple.

4. Caroline’s show is on TV tonight.

5. Benny had fun at the school dance.

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 Adjectives
Directions: Underline the adjectives in the following sentences. The number of
adjectives found in each sentence is listed. Ignore articles.

1. The gymnastics class practiced an extra hour. (2)

2. My phone wakes me every morning. (2)

3. The German dumplings are scrumptious. (2)

4. The hot sun will melt those chocolates. (2)

5. Ryan gave his dog a small treat. (2)

6. Lindsey was tired after basketball practice. (2)

7. Rylie gave a loud scream. (1)

8. Taylor’s jump rope is lost. (3)

9. Those pants don’t fit me. (1)

10. French bread tastes yummy with spaghetti. (2)

 Adjectives KEY

Directions: Underline the adjectives in the following sentences. The number of

adjectives found in each sentence is listed. Ignore articles.

1. The gymnastics class practiced an extra hour. (2)

2. My phone wakes me every morning. (2)

3. The German dumplings are scrumptious. (2)

4. The hot sun will melt those chocolates. (2)

5. Ryan gave his dog a small treat. (2)

6. Lindsey was tired after basketball practice. (2)

7. Rylie gave a loud scream. (1)

8. Taylor’s jump rope is lost. (3)

9. Those pants don’t fit me. (1)

10. French bread tastes yummy with spaghetti. (2)

 Adjectives
Directions: Underline adjectives in the following paragraph. (Ignore articles.)

Cashlynn involves herself with musical endeavors. She plays the flute in

concert band and orchestra. She also auditions for main roles in school plays.

She has played Annie and Dorothy the previous two years! When Cashlynn begins college

classes next semester, she is unsure if her major should focus on theater or music. She only

has one year to decide!

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Adjectives
Directions: Underline adjectives in the following paragraph. (Ignore articles.)

Cashlynn involves herself with musical endeavors. She plays the flute in

concert band and orchestra. She also auditions for main roles in school plays.

She has played Annie and Dorothy the previous two years! When Cashlynn begins college

classes next semester, she is unsure if her major should focus on theater or music. She only

has one year to decide!

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 Adjectives
Directions: Underline adjectives in the following paragraph. (Ignore articles.)

Cashlynn involves herself with musical endeavors. She plays the flute in

concert band and orchestra. She also auditions for main roles in school plays.

She has played Annie and Dorothy the previous two years! When Cashlynn begins college

classes next semester, she is unsure if her major should focus on theater or music. She only

has one year to decide!

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Note: It is the teacher’s preference if “her” is regarded as a possessive word or a modifier (adjective).

This form works well as an exit ticket. Print and cut in half.
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Test
Directions: Underline the adjectives.

1. The playful puppy jumped through the green grass.

2. Augie loves French soup.

3. Tom attends a local college.

4. Daniel rushed from chess practice.

5. Kaitlin runs one mile at track practice.

6. Brett and Chad play basketball at the gym most afternoons.

7. The cheesecake tastes yummy.

8. The ill nurse stayed home.

9. Please pass me the plaid blanket.

10. Meaningful keepsakes can include letters and poems.

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 Adjectives
Test
Directions: Underline the adjectives.

1. The playful puppy jumped through the green grass.

2. Augie loves French soup.

3. Tom attends a local college.

4. Daniel rushed from chess practice.

5. Kaitlin runs one mile at track practice.

6. Brett and Chad play basketball at the gym most afternoons.

7. The cheesecake tastes yummy.

8. The ill nurse stayed home.

9. Please pass me the plaid blanket.

10. Meaningful keepsakes can include letters and poems.

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