Adjectives

Adjectives are describing words. They tell us what a noun is like. Words such as 'big,' 'blue,' and 'soft' are adjectives. They make our writing more fun and interesting.

What Adjectives Tell Us

Adjectives can tell us about size, like 'tiny' or 'huge.' They can share colors, like 'green' or 'purple.' They can also describe feelings, like 'happy' or 'sad.' Adjectives answer questions like 'what kind?' or 'how many?'

Using Adjectives

Instead of saying 'a dog,' we can say 'a fluffy brown dog.' The words 'fluffy' and 'brown' are adjectives. They help the reader picture the dog better. Good writers use adjectives to paint pictures with words.

Fun Facts

• You can sometimes stack many adjectives together in one sentence.
• Adjectives usually come right before the noun they describe.
• Comparing adjectives can change, like 'big,' 'bigger,' and 'biggest.'

Did You Know?

Some books for young kids use lots of adjectives to help children learn new describing words.