Describing Words: Adjective Order
A Kindergarten worksheet to practice ordering adjectives when describing nouns.
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Describing Words: Adjective Order
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Adjectives are words that describe nouns. Sometimes we use more than one adjective! Read each sentence and choose the best way to order the describing words. Remember that size often comes before color.
1. Which is the best way to describe the big, red apple?
red big apple
big red apple
apple big red
red apple big
2. Which is the best way to describe the fuzzy, small cat?
fuzzy small cat
small fuzzy cat
cat small fuzzy
fuzzy cat small
Choose the best order for the describing words to finish the sentence.
3. I saw a bird. (blue, little)
4. My mom has a bag. (big, yellow)
5. The dog barked. (brown, happy)
6. Think of your favorite toy. Use two describing words to tell about it. Write a sentence.
7. Is 'green big tree' the best way to say it?
True
False
8. Is 'sweet juicy orange' the best way to say it?
True
False