Free Adjective Worksheets

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–3rd Phase 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.

  1. The tiny kitten hid under the warm blanket.
  2. She wore a bright yellow raincoat.
  3. Three hungry birds sat on the feeder.
  4. He has a fast, powerful car.
  5. The old bridge crossed the wide river.
  6. We had a delicious meal at the new restaurant.
  7. Her long hair blew in the cool breeze.
  8. The scared puppy hid behind the big couch.
  9. Two tall sunflowers grew in the garden.
  10. 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.

Describes How Something Looks/Feels
Tells How Many or Which One
tiny three yellow first rough seven happy that bright both cold few
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3 Fill in the Blank

Complete sentences using the word bank. Reinforces adjectives in context. Includes an answer key.

Word Bank
loud biggest hot beautiful strong favorite gray sweet

Directions: Choose the best word from the word bank to complete each sentence.

  1. The _____ dog barked at every car that drove by.
  2. She picked the _____ apple from the top of the tree.
  3. We went swimming on a _____ afternoon.
  4. He drew a _____ picture of a mountain.
  5. The _____ wind made the leaves fall from the tree.
  6. She wore her _____ dress to the party.
  7. A _____ squirrel ran up the tall oak tree.
  8. The cake tasted _____ with strawberry frosting.
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