Adjectives and Word Order
For the first half of this test the child will have to decide which word phrase best fits the sentence and for the second have of the test the child is asked what an adjective is, where it should be used in a sentence, and to write three sentences using adjectives in them. This basically is a review of the quizzes and what was taught earlier. The test should take about twenty minutes.
1. The ___________ cardinal chirped.
a. fluffy red
b. red fluffy
2. The ___________ grass needed watering
a. crusty brown
b. brown crusty
3. The ___________ deer stood still.
a. silent fearfully
b. fearfully silent
4. A __________ cloud crossed the sky.
a. white fluffy
b. fluffy white
5. The grass was decorated with __________ flowers.
a. beautiful fragrant
b. fragrant beautiful.
6. What is an adjective?
7. When do we use adjectives in a sentence?
8. Write three sentences using adjectives in them.
Answers: 1.a, 2.a, 3.b, 4.b, 5.a, 6. Adjectives describe or modify a noun or pronoun.
7. When we are describing something. 8. Answers will vary.