Free printable adjective worksheets for grades 1–3. Identify adjectives in sentences, sort by type, and practice writing descriptive sentences. Download PDFs free.
Grade: 1st–3rdPhase 1: Parts of Speech
Definition
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.
Tip: Adjectives answer: What kind? How many? Which one? about a noun.
1 Identify the Adjectives
Circle the adjectives(s) in each sentence. Includes an answer key.
Directions: Read each sentence. Circle every adjectives you find.
The tiny kitten hid under the warm blanket.
She wore a bright yellow raincoat.
Three hungry birds sat on the feeder.
He has a fast, powerful car.
The old bridge crossed the wide river.
We had a delicious meal at the new restaurant.
Her long hair blew in the cool breeze.
The scared puppy hid behind the big couch.
Two tall sunflowers grew in the garden.
He told a funny story about a silly dog.
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2 Sort: Describes How Something Looks/Feels vs. Tells How Many or Which One
Sort words from the bank into two categories. Great for visual learners. Includes an answer key.
Directions: Read each word. Write it in the correct column.