ADJECTIVES What is an Adjective? An adjective is a word that describes a noun. When an adjective is added to a noun, the sentence becomes more interesting. Examples Adam enjoys chicken wings. Adam enjoys spicy chicken wings. The alarm clock woke me up. The loud alarm clock woke me up. Try This! 1] Chad is a _____ boy. a] smiles b] roof c] rug d] smart 2] The girl ran around the _____ playground. a] road b] window c] large d] sky 3] Jay is a _____ father. a] wall b] good c] tree d] brush 4] The old dog sleeps much of the day. Which word is the adjective? a] sleeps b] dog c] old d] day © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for the purchaser to print copies for non-commercial educational purposes only. Visit us at www.NewPathLearning.com.