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๐จ Basic Adjectives – Colors, Size & Shape – Quick Summary:
An adjective is a describing word. It tells us more about a noun. Basic adjectives describe colour (red, blue, yellow), size (big, small, tall, short), and shape (round, square, oval, long).
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and find the adjective that describes the noun. Then click “Show Answer” to see the correct word, a simple explanation, and a fresh example with the adjective highlighted in bold green.
๐ง๐ซ Instructions for Teachers & Students: Read each sentence and find the adjective that describes the noun. Then click “Show Answer” to see the correct word, a simple explanation, and a fresh example with the adjective highlighted in bold green.
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Types of Adjectives worksheet.
✅ Solved Examples (20 Questions with Answers)
Let's learn how to spot words that describe colour, size, and shape.
Solved Q.1
Find the adjective: "I have a red ball."
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Answer: red
Explanation: 'Red' tells us the colour of the ball. Words that tell us colour are adjectives. They describe the noun (ball).
Example: She wore a blue dress to the party.
Explanation: 'Red' tells us the colour of the ball. Words that tell us colour are adjectives. They describe the noun (ball).
Example: She wore a blue dress to the party.
Solved Q.2
Find the adjective: "The elephant is big."
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Answer: big
Explanation: 'Big' describes the size of the elephant. Size words like big, small, tall, short are adjectives.
Example: She lives in a small house.
Explanation: 'Big' describes the size of the elephant. Size words like big, small, tall, short are adjectives.
Example: She lives in a small house.
Solved Q.3
Find the adjective: "He drew a round circle."
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Answer: round
Explanation: 'Round' tells us the shape of the circle. Shape words like round, square, oval are adjectives.
Example: The clock has a round face.
Explanation: 'Round' tells us the shape of the circle. Shape words like round, square, oval are adjectives.
Example: The clock has a round face.
Solved Q.4
Find the adjective: "The sky is blue today."
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Answer: blue
Explanation: 'Blue' describes the colour of the sky. It comes after the verb 'is' but still describes the noun 'sky'.
Example: The grass looks green after the rain.
Explanation: 'Blue' describes the colour of the sky. It comes after the verb 'is' but still describes the noun 'sky'.
Example: The grass looks green after the rain.
Solved Q.5
Find the adjective: "My brother is tall."
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Answer: tall
Explanation: 'Tall' describes the height of the brother. It's a size adjective.
Example: The short boy climbed the tree easily.
Explanation: 'Tall' describes the height of the brother. It's a size adjective.
Example: The short boy climbed the tree easily.
Solved Q.6
Find the adjective: "She has a square box."
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Answer: square
Explanation: 'Square' describes the shape of the box. Shape adjectives help us picture the object.
Example: I bought a rectangular table for my room.
Explanation: 'Square' describes the shape of the box. Shape adjectives help us picture the object.
Example: I bought a rectangular table for my room.
Solved Q.7
Find the adjective: "The sun is yellow and bright."
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Answer: yellow, bright
Explanation: 'Yellow' tells colour; 'bright' tells how it shines. Both are adjectives describing the sun.
Example: The bright stars twinkled in the dark sky.
Explanation: 'Yellow' tells colour; 'bright' tells how it shines. Both are adjectives describing the sun.
Example: The bright stars twinkled in the dark sky.
Solved Q.8
Find the adjective: "I have a tiny puppy."
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Answer: tiny
Explanation: 'Tiny' means very small. It describes the size of the puppy.
Example: An ant is a tiny insect.
Explanation: 'Tiny' means very small. It describes the size of the puppy.
Example: An ant is a tiny insect.
Solved Q.9
Find the adjective: "The orange is round and orange."
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Answer: round, orange
Explanation: 'Round' tells the shape; 'orange' tells the colour. Both words describe the noun 'orange'.
Example: She peeled the yellow banana.
Explanation: 'Round' tells the shape; 'orange' tells the colour. Both words describe the noun 'orange'.
Example: She peeled the yellow banana.
Solved Q.10
Find the adjective: "The giraffe has a long neck."
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Answer: long
Explanation: 'Long' describes the shape and length of the neck. It's both a size and shape word.
Example: She has long hair.
Explanation: 'Long' describes the shape and length of the neck. It's both a size and shape word.
Example: She has long hair.
Solved Q.11
Find the adjective: "I like purple grapes."
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Answer: purple
Explanation: 'Purple' tells us the colour of the grapes. Colour adjectives make descriptions vivid.
Example: She painted her room pink.
Explanation: 'Purple' tells us the colour of the grapes. Colour adjectives make descriptions vivid.
Example: She painted her room pink.
Solved Q.12
Find the adjective: "He carried a heavy bag."
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Answer: heavy
Explanation: 'Heavy' tells us about the weight—it's related to size and feel. It describes the bag.
Example: The light feather floated in the air.
Explanation: 'Heavy' tells us about the weight—it's related to size and feel. It describes the bag.
Example: The light feather floated in the air.
Solved Q.13
Find the adjective: "She drew a oval shape."
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Answer: oval
Explanation: 'Oval' describes the shape—like an egg. Shape adjectives help us see the picture.
Example: The mirror was oval with a golden frame.
Explanation: 'Oval' describes the shape—like an egg. Shape adjectives help us see the picture.
Example: The mirror was oval with a golden frame.
Solved Q.14
Find the adjective: "The white snow covered the ground."
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Answer: white
Explanation: 'White' tells the colour of the snow. It comes before the noun 'snow'.
Example: The black cat slept on the mat.
Explanation: 'White' tells the colour of the snow. It comes before the noun 'snow'.
Example: The black cat slept on the mat.
Solved Q.15
Find the adjective: "A huge elephant walked by."
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Answer: huge
Explanation: 'Huge' means very big. It describes the size of the elephant.
Example: We saw a huge ship at the harbour.
Explanation: 'Huge' means very big. It describes the size of the elephant.
Example: We saw a huge ship at the harbour.
Solved Q.16
Find the adjective: "The pizza slice is triangular."
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Answer: triangular
Explanation: 'Triangular' describes the shape—three sides. Shape words make descriptions clear.
Example: The road sign is triangular.
Explanation: 'Triangular' describes the shape—three sides. Shape words make descriptions clear.
Example: The road sign is triangular.
Solved Q.17
Find the adjective: "She wore a golden necklace."
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Answer: golden
Explanation: 'Golden' describes the colour—a shiny yellow. It's a colour adjective.
Example: The silver spoon sparkled.
Explanation: 'Golden' describes the colour—a shiny yellow. It's a colour adjective.
Example: The silver spoon sparkled.
Solved Q.18
Find the adjective: "The narrow lane was quiet."
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Answer: narrow
Explanation: 'Narrow' describes the width—opposite of wide. Size/shape adjective.
Example: The wide road had many cars.
Explanation: 'Narrow' describes the width—opposite of wide. Size/shape adjective.
Example: The wide road had many cars.
Solved Q.19
Find the adjective: "My new crayon is green."
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Answer: green
Explanation: 'Green' tells the colour of the crayon. 'New' is also an adjective, but 'green' is the colour.
Example: He sharpened his red pencil.
Explanation: 'Green' tells the colour of the crayon. 'New' is also an adjective, but 'green' is the colour.
Example: He sharpened his red pencil.
Solved Q.20
Find the adjective: "The thick book had many pages."
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Answer: thick
Explanation: 'Thick' describes the size—how wide the book is from cover to cover.
Example: She spread butter on a thick slice of bread.
Explanation: 'Thick' describes the size—how wide the book is from cover to cover.
Example: She spread butter on a thick slice of bread.
In Hindi, adjectives are called เคตिเคถेเคทเคฃ (Visheshan). Learn more at the
Visheshan (Adjective) Hub.
Ready for different kinds of adjectives? The
Types of Adjectives worksheet
is your next stop.
✏️ Practice Questions (20 Questions with Answers)
Now you try. Find the describing word in each sentence.
Practice Q.1
Find the adjective: "The brown dog barked loudly."
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Answer: brown
Explanation: 'Brown' tells the colour of the dog.
Example: The black cat stretched.
Explanation: 'Brown' tells the colour of the dog.
Example: The black cat stretched.
Practice Q.2
Find the adjective: "I ate a juicy apple."
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Answer: juicy
Explanation: 'Juicy' describes the quality of the apple.
Example: The sweet mango was delicious.
Explanation: 'Juicy' describes the quality of the apple.
Example: The sweet mango was delicious.
Practice Q.3
Find the adjective: "She has a square pillow."
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Answer: square
Explanation: 'Square' tells the shape of the pillow.
Example: I need a round plate.
Explanation: 'Square' tells the shape of the pillow.
Example: I need a round plate.
Practice Q.4
Find the adjective: "The tiny ant carried a crumb."
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Answer: tiny
Explanation: 'Tiny' means very small.
Example: The little mouse squeaked.
Explanation: 'Tiny' means very small.
Example: The little mouse squeaked.
Practice Q.5
Find the adjective: "We saw a pink lotus."
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Answer: pink
Explanation: 'Pink' tells the colour.
Example: The yellow sunflower faced the sun.
Explanation: 'Pink' tells the colour.
Example: The yellow sunflower faced the sun.
Practice Q.6
Find the adjective: "He climbed a tall tree."
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Answer: tall
Explanation: 'Tall' describes height.
Example: The short stool was beside the bed.
Explanation: 'Tall' describes height.
Example: The short stool was beside the bed.
Practice Q.7
Find the adjective: "The round moon looked beautiful."
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Answer: round
Explanation: 'Round' tells the shape of the moon.
Example: The crescent moon shone faintly.
Explanation: 'Round' tells the shape of the moon.
Example: The crescent moon shone faintly.
Practice Q.8
Find the adjective: "She gave me a red rose."
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Answer: red
Explanation: 'Red' describes the colour of the rose.
Example: The white lily smelled sweet.
Explanation: 'Red' describes the colour of the rose.
Example: The white lily smelled sweet.
Practice Q.9
Find the adjective: "The large elephant splashed water."
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Answer: large
Explanation: 'Large' means big.
Example: The enormous whale swam deep.
Explanation: 'Large' means big.
Example: The enormous whale swam deep.
Practice Q.10
Find the adjective: "I have an oval mirror."
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Answer: oval
Explanation: 'Oval' tells the shape.
Example: The circular rug was soft.
Explanation: 'Oval' tells the shape.
Example: The circular rug was soft.
Practice Q.11
Find the adjective: "The blue bird sang sweetly."
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Answer: blue
Explanation: 'Blue' is a colour adjective.
Example: The green parrot mimicked us.
Explanation: 'Blue' is a colour adjective.
Example: The green parrot mimicked us.
Practice Q.12
Find the adjective: "He bought a small car."
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Answer: small
Explanation: 'Small' tells the size.
Example: She lives in a big city.
Explanation: 'Small' tells the size.
Example: She lives in a big city.
Practice Q.13
Find the adjective: "The rectangular table was set for dinner."
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Answer: rectangular
Explanation: 'Rectangular' tells the shape.
Example: We sat on square cushions.
Explanation: 'Rectangular' tells the shape.
Example: We sat on square cushions.
Practice Q.14
Find the adjective: "The purple grapes were sweet."
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Answer: purple
Explanation: 'Purple' tells the colour.
Example: She wore a violet scarf.
Explanation: 'Purple' tells the colour.
Example: She wore a violet scarf.
Practice Q.15
Find the adjective: "A huge wave crashed on the shore."
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Answer: huge
Explanation: 'Huge' means very big.
Example: The giant tree shaded the house.
Explanation: 'Huge' means very big.
Example: The giant tree shaded the house.
Practice Q.16
Find the adjective: "She made a triangular sandwich."
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Answer: triangular
Explanation: 'Triangular' describes the shape.
Example: The square box held chocolates.
Explanation: 'Triangular' describes the shape.
Example: The square box held chocolates.
Practice Q.17
Find the adjective: "The golden retriever wagged its tail."
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Answer: golden
Explanation: 'Golden' tells the colour—a shiny yellow.
Example: The silver fish swam swiftly.
Explanation: 'Golden' tells the colour—a shiny yellow.
Example: The silver fish swam swiftly.
Practice Q.18
Find the adjective: "The wide river flowed calmly."
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Answer: wide
Explanation: 'Wide' describes the breadth.
Example: The narrow path led to the cottage.
Explanation: 'Wide' describes the breadth.
Example: The narrow path led to the cottage.
Practice Q.19
Find the adjective: "I like orange carrots."
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Answer: orange
Explanation: 'Orange' tells the colour.
Example: She peeled the yellow banana.
Explanation: 'Orange' tells the colour.
Example: She peeled the yellow banana.
Practice Q.20
Find the adjective: "The thin paper tore easily."
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Answer: thin
Explanation: 'Thin' describes thickness, opposite of thick.
Example: He wrote on thick cardboard.
Explanation: 'Thin' describes thickness, opposite of thick.
Example: He wrote on thick cardboard.
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๐ Challenge Questions (10 Questions with Answers)
Can you spot more than one describing word? Give it a try!
Challenge Q.1
Find all adjectives: "The big, red balloon flew away."
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Answer: big, red
Explanation: 'Big' tells size; 'red' tells colour. Both describe the balloon.
Example: She held a small, blue umbrella.
Explanation: 'Big' tells size; 'red' tells colour. Both describe the balloon.
Example: She held a small, blue umbrella.
Challenge Q.2
Find all adjectives: "I have a round, wooden table."
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Answer: round, wooden
Explanation: 'Round' is shape; 'wooden' tells material (also an adjective).
Example: The square, glass window sparkled.
Explanation: 'Round' is shape; 'wooden' tells material (also an adjective).
Example: The square, glass window sparkled.
Challenge Q.3
Find all adjectives: "She wore a beautiful, long dress."
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Answer: beautiful, long
Explanation: 'Beautiful' is an opinion adjective; 'long' describes shape/size.
Example: He bought a lovely, short coat.
Explanation: 'Beautiful' is an opinion adjective; 'long' describes shape/size.
Example: He bought a lovely, short coat.
Challenge Q.4
Find all adjectives: "The tiny green caterpillar crawled slowly."
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Answer: tiny, green
Explanation: 'Tiny' = size; 'green' = colour. Both describe 'caterpillar'.
Example: A large brown bear appeared.
Explanation: 'Tiny' = size; 'green' = colour. Both describe 'caterpillar'.
Example: A large brown bear appeared.
Challenge Q.5
Find all adjectives: "He gave me a square black box."
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Answer: square, black
Explanation: 'Square' = shape; 'black' = colour.
Example: The round golden coin shone.
Explanation: 'Square' = shape; 'black' = colour.
Example: The round golden coin shone.
Challenge Q.6
Find all adjectives: "The old man had a long beard."
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Answer: old, long
Explanation: 'Old' describes age; 'long' describes shape/length.
Example: The young girl had short hair.
Explanation: 'Old' describes age; 'long' describes shape/length.
Example: The young girl had short hair.
Challenge Q.7
Find all adjectives: "A bright yellow sunflower grew in the garden."
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Answer: bright, yellow
Explanation: 'Bright' describes intensity; 'yellow' is colour.
Example: The dull grey sky looked gloomy.
Explanation: 'Bright' describes intensity; 'yellow' is colour.
Example: The dull grey sky looked gloomy.
Challenge Q.8
Find all adjectives: "She bought a thick, warm blanket."
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Answer: thick, warm
Explanation: 'Thick' describes size/depth; 'warm' describes feeling.
Example: He wrapped himself in a soft, fluffy towel.
Explanation: 'Thick' describes size/depth; 'warm' describes feeling.
Example: He wrapped himself in a soft, fluffy towel.
Challenge Q.9
Find all adjectives: "The mighty elephant had huge ears."
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Answer: mighty, huge
Explanation: 'Mighty' means powerful; 'huge' means very big. Both adjectives.
Example: The fierce lion had a loud roar.
Explanation: 'Mighty' means powerful; 'huge' means very big. Both adjectives.
Example: The fierce lion had a loud roar.
Challenge Q.10
Find all adjectives: "We walked along the narrow, winding street."
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Answer: narrow, winding
Explanation: 'Narrow' describes width; 'winding' describes shape—curvy.
Example: They drove on the wide, straight highway.
Explanation: 'Narrow' describes width; 'winding' describes shape—curvy.
Example: They drove on the wide, straight highway.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
FAQ 1
What is an adjective?
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Answer: An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun. It tells us more about colour, size, shape, quality, or number.
FAQ 2
What are colour adjectives?
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Answer: Colour adjectives tell us what colour something is. Examples: red, blue, green, yellow, purple, pink, orange, brown, black, white.
FAQ 3
Give some examples of size adjectives.
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Answer: Size adjectives include: big, small, large, tiny, huge, tall, short, long, thick, thin, wide, narrow.
FAQ 4
What are shape adjectives?
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Answer: Shape adjectives describe the form of an object. Examples: round, square, rectangular, oval, triangular, circular, flat, curved.
FAQ 5
Can we use more than one adjective together?
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Answer: Yes! We often use multiple adjectives together, separated by commas or 'and'. Example: "a big, red ball" or "a small round table".
