• By the end of this PowerPoint, you will be able to identify and use ADJECTIVES!
√0401.1.1 Know and use appropriately the meaning, forms, and functions of nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, and adverbs.
SPI 0401.1.3 Identify the correct use of adjectives and adverbs within context.
GLE0401.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of Standard English usage, mechanics, and spelling.
Describe Nouns
• Adjectives answer questions about nouns.
–Adjectives can tell us:»How Many?
»What Kind?
»Which One?
can tell us what kind:For example: What Color?
Yellow
Red
Green
Blue
Purple
Pink
can tell us what kind:For example: What Size?
Tall tree
Short ladder
Small apples
More Examples
Birthday cake Fresh fruit
Hard worker
Furry cat
Blue van
Bright flame
Can you think of an to complete each sentence?
Remember that Adjectives tell us how many, which one, or what
kind.
A ___________turtle walks by the pond.
A ___________mouse quietly walks in the kitchen.
A ___________apple fell from the tree.
A ___________book is in my backpack.
A ___________sun shines on us.
Robert had four books on his shelf.
Can you find the adjectives and the nouns they describe?
four describes
The scary ghost was not smiling!
scary describes
The colorful butterfly was Evan’s.
colorful describes
Brittany wore a white dress!
pink describes
Frankie saw a funny clown at the circus.
funny describes
Hilary wore a striped shirt.
striped describes
Many leaves lay on the cold ground.
Many Leaves
Cold Ground
Ten bats live in a cold, dark cave.
Ten Bats Cold Dark Cave
One deer was searching for some food.
answer the questions.
•HOW MANY?•WHAT KIND?•WHICH ONE?
some few many
several lots four
green crunchy smooth
new smart beautiful