Adjective Examples

Common Adjectives

Examples

• The happy dog wagged its tail.
• She wore a blue dress.
• The big elephant walked slowly.
• He is a funny friend.
• The loud music played all night.
• We saw a bright star.
• The soft pillow is on the bed.
• The tall tree touched the sky.
• The short story was interesting.
• She has a fast bike.

Worksheet: Fill in the Blank

1. The ___ cat slept on the mat.
2. He is a ___ runner.
3. We saw a ___ star.
4. She wore a ___ dress.
5. The ___ elephant walked slowly.

Tips for Using Adjectives

• Adjectives describe nouns or pronouns.
• They answer questions like: What kind? How many? Which one?
• Try using more than one adjective to add detail (e.g., "the big, blue ball").

More Resources

• Learn about nouns, verbs, and adverbs.
• Try more adjective worksheets.
• Practice with parts of speech and figurative language.