Introduction to Adjectives

Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns, adding depth and detail to our language. For example, in the sentence “The magnificent castle stood tall,” the word “magnificent” is an adjective.

10 kinds of adjectives and examples

1. Descriptive Adjectives

Definition: Descriptive adjectives describe the quality or kind of a noun or pronoun. Examples:

• The blue sky looked beautiful.
• She has a kind heart.
• It was a long journey.

2. Quantitative Adjectives

Definition: Quantitative adjectives indicate the quantity of a noun. Examples:

• She has three dogs.
• I need some water.
• There are many apples in the basket.

3. Demonstrative Adjectives

Definition: Demonstrative adjectives point out specific nouns. Examples:

• This book is mine.
• Those cars are new.
• That house is very old.

4. Possessive Adjectives

Definition: Possessive adjectives show ownership or possession. Examples:

• My brother is a doctor.
• Her dress is beautiful.
• Our school is very big.

5. Interrogative Adjectives

Definition: Interrogative adjectives are used to ask questions about nouns. Examples:

• Which color do you prefer?
• Whose book is this?
• What time is the meeting?

6. Comparative Adjectives

Definition: Comparative adjectives compare differences between two nouns. Examples:

• She is taller than her sister.
• This puzzle is easier than the last one.
• He is more intelligent than his friend.

7. Superlative Adjectives

Definition: Superlative adjectives show the extreme or highest degree of a quality. Examples:

• She is the tallest girl in the class.
• This is the easiest puzzle of all.
• He is the most intelligent student in the school.

8. Proper Adjectives

Definition: Proper adjectives are derived from proper nouns and usually describe something as coming from a specific place or thing. Examples:

• She loves Italian food.
• They visited the Chinese museum.
• He reads Shakespearean literature.

9. Compound Adjectives

Definition: Compound adjectives are formed by combining two or more words into one adjective. Examples:

• She bought a well-known brand of shoes.
• He gave a five-minute speech.
• They have a full-time job.

10. Predicate Adjectives

Definition: Predicate adjectives follow a linking verb and describe the subject of the sentence. Examples:

• The sky is blue.
• The soup tastes delicious.
• She seems happy.

By learning these different types of adjectives and practicing with examples, Class 6 students can enhance their descriptive writing and comprehension skills.

Adjective worksheet for Class 6 with Answers

Worksheet 1: Identifying Adjectives

Instructions: Underline the adjectives in the following sentences.

1. The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.
2. She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
3. The ancient castle stood on a steep hill.
4. My brother has a new blue bicycle.
5. The spicy Indian curry was too hot for me.

Answers:

1. The quick, brown, lazy
2. beautiful, red
3. ancient, steep
4. new, blue
5. spicy, Indian, hot

Worksheet 2: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. My car is ________ (fast) than yours.
2. This is the ________ (tall) building in the city.
3. She is ________ (intelligent) than her brother.
4. That was the ________ (bad) movie I have ever seen.
5. This book is ________ (interesting) than the last one I read.

Answers:

1. My car is faster than yours.
2. This is the tallest building in the city.
3. She is more intelligent than her brother.
4. That was the worst movie I have ever seen.
5. This book is more interesting than the last one I read.

Worksheet 3: Matching Adjectives to Nouns

Instructions: Match the adjectives in Column A to the appropriate nouns in Column B.

Column A:

1. Round
2. Furry
3. Delicious
4. Shiny
5. Tall

Column B: a. Cake b. Cat c. Tree d. Ball e. Car

Answers:

1. Round – d. Ball
2. Furry – b. Cat
3. Delicious – a. Cake
4. Shiny – e. Car
5. Tall – c. Tree

Worksheet 4: Using Adjectives in Sentences

Instructions: Write a sentence using each pair of adjectives provided.

1. (happy, little) ______________________________________________________
2. (bright, sunny) _____________________________________________________
3. (cold, rainy) _______________________________________________________
4. (soft, fluffy) _______________________________________________________
5. (loud, noisy) _______________________________________________________

Possible Answers:

1. The happy little girl skipped down the street.
2. We had a bright, sunny day at the beach.
3. It was a cold, rainy evening.
4. She cuddled with her soft, fluffy blanket.
5. The loud, noisy party kept me awake all night.

Worksheet 5: Order of Adjectives

Instructions: Rewrite the sentences with the adjectives in the correct order.

1. She has a (blue, beautiful, small) dress.
2. They live in a (modern, new, big) house.
3. He bought a (wooden, small, round) table.
4. She adopted a (brown, cute, little) puppy.
5. They visited a (old, French, charming) village.

Answers:

1. She has a beautiful small blue dress.
2. They live in a big new modern house.
3. He bought a small round wooden table.
4. She adopted a cute little brown puppy.
5. They visited a charming old French village.

These worksheets cover various aspects of adjectives, from identifying them in sentences to using comparative and superlative forms, and arranging them correctly in sentences. They are designed to provide comprehensive practice for Class 6 students.

Adjective Exercise for Class 6 with Answers

Exercise 1: Identifying Adjectives

Instructions: Underline the adjectives in the following sentences.

1. The diligent student finished her homework quickly.
2. The old oak tree stood tall in the middle of the park.
3. Sarah wore a beautiful, red gown to the party.
4. The little kitten played with the colorful yarn.
5. The stormy weather made it difficult to see the road.

Answers:

1. The diligent student finished her homework quickly.
2. The old oak tree stood tall in the middle of the park.
3. Sarah wore a beautiful, red gown to the party.
4. The little kitten played with the colorful yarn.
5. The stormy weather made it difficult to see the road.

Exercise 2: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. This puzzle is __________ (easy) than the last one.
2. She is the __________ (smart) student in the class.
3. My house is __________ (big) than my friend’s house.
4. This is the __________ (delicious) cake I have ever tasted.
5. The mountain is __________ (high) than the hill.

Answers:

1. This puzzle is easier than the last one.
2. She is the smartest student in the class.
3. My house is bigger than my friend’s house.
4. This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.
5. The mountain is higher than the hill.

Exercise 3: Choosing the Correct Adjective

Instructions: Choose the correct adjective from the options given in parentheses.

1. The (huge/tiny) elephant walked through the jungle.
2. She gave me a (sweet/bitter) smile.
3. The (ancient/modern) ruins were fascinating to explore.
4. He wore a (bright/dull) yellow shirt.
5. The (fierce/gentle) lion roared loudly.

Answers:

1. The huge elephant walked through the jungle.
2. She gave me a sweet smile.
3. The ancient ruins were fascinating to explore.
4. He wore a bright yellow shirt.
5. The fierce lion roared loudly.

Exercise 4: Matching Adjectives to Nouns

Instructions: Match the adjectives in Column A to the appropriate nouns in Column B.

Column A:

1. Sparkling
2. Furry
3. Delicious
4. Shiny
5. Tall

Column B: a. Cake b. Car c. Water d. Dog e. Building

Answers:

1. Sparkling – c. Water
2. Furry – d. Dog
3. Delicious – a. Cake
4. Shiny – b. Car
5. Tall – e. Building

Exercise 5: Using Adjectives in Sentences

Instructions: Write a sentence using each pair of adjectives provided.

1. (happy, little) ______________________________________________________
2. (bright, sunny) _____________________________________________________
3. (cold, rainy) _______________________________________________________
4. (soft, fluffy) _______________________________________________________
5. (loud, noisy) _______________________________________________________

Possible Answers:

1. The happy little girl skipped down the street.
2. We had a bright, sunny day at the beach.
3. It was a cold, rainy evening.
4. She cuddled with her soft, fluffy blanket.
5. The loud, noisy party kept me awake all night.

These exercises provide a range of activities to help Class 6 students practice using adjectives, from identifying and matching them to using them in sentences.