Understand Adjectives for Class 1 Students

Adjectives for Class 1: We all have come across words like crazy, intelligent, black, delicate, cuddly, snowy, comfortable and others. But ever wondered what are these words called and what is their role in English Grammar? Well, these common words are called adjectives or describing words which are used to provide more information about nouns or pronouns. They are found after the verb or before the noun it modifies. These adjectives are an important part of the Class 1 English curriculum. To find more such adjectives for Class 1 students, keep reading!!

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Examples of Adjectives for Class 1 

As mentioned above, adjectives are simply describing words that are used to describe nouns or pronouns. They provide more information about the qualities or characteristics of the things they modify. Below we have listed some of the common examples of adjectives for Class 1 which you can encourage students to use in their daily lives.

Adjective for Colours

Blue	Green
Purple	Orange
Black	White
Pink	Red
Yellow	Violet
Bright	Dark
Light	Bold
Subtle	Vibrant
Pastel	Neon
Metallic	Earthy

Adjective for Size

Big	Small
Short	Tall
Fat	Thin
Huge	Slim
Miniature	Massive
Colossal	Microscopic
Atomic	Oversized

Adjective for Sounds

Loud	Quite
Piercing	Fading
Cracking	Booming
Terrible	Deafening
High-pitched	Smooth
Unpleasant	Melodious
Muffled	Crisp
Eerie	Monotonous
Rhythmic	Cacophonous
Harmonious	Low-pitched

Adjective for Shapes

Round	Square
Circle	Oval
Triangular	Diagonal
Symmetric	Flat
Curved	Conical
Spherical	Elliptical
Polygonal	Pyramidal
Angular	Geometric
Asymmetrical	Cubic

Adjective for Numbers

One	Two
Few	Many
Third	Sixth
More	Too Much
Integer	Negative
Even	Odd
Prime	Composite
Palindromic	Fibonacci
Abundant	Deficient
Decimal	Fraction

Adjective for Touch/Texture

Smooth	Rough
Hard	Soggy
Scraped	Stodgy
Sleek	Solid
Soft	Velvety
Supple	Cuddly
Slimy	Prickly
Delicate	Fluffy
Light and airy	Smooth and soft

Adjective for Weather

Cloudy	Foggy
Bright	Sunny
Overcast	Rainy
Lightning	Chilly
Harsh	Snowy
Windy	Calm
Mild	Drizzly
Thunderous	Scorching
Breezy	Foggy
Icy	Squally

Adjectives to Describe a Person

Academic	Bungling
Comfortable	Disagreeable
Feminine	Immaculate
Maniac	Powerful
Compassionate	Honest
Patient	Creative
Stupid	Cowardly
Manipulative	Elegant
Greedy	Jealous

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Adjectives for Class 1 Students- Example Sentences

Here are some of the sample adjective sentences for Class 1 students which will help you get a basic idea about how adjectives can be incorporated in sentences. 

The little girl played with her pink doll.	The happy boy smiled at the funny clown.
The fluffy cat chased the small mouse.	The old man walked slowly with his big cane.
The shiny apple was red.	The soft blanket felt warm.
The big dog barked at the noisy truck.	The tall tree had many leaves.
The sweet candy tasted good.	The colourful bird sang a beautiful song.
The green frog jumped into the cold pond.	The delicious pizza had lots of cheese.
The heavy backpack was full of books.	The friendly dog wagged its tail.
The dark night sky had many stars.	The strong wind blew the dry leaves.
The smart student answered the difficult question.	The quiet library was a good place to study.
The brave firefighter rescued the scared kitten.	The cold ice cream tasted sweet.

List of 20 Describing Words for Class 1 Students

Describing words is another term for adjectives. They are used to provide more information about nouns or pronouns by describing their qualities, characteristics, or attributes.

Take a look at the list of 20 describing words for Class 1 students to help you improve your English vocabulary. 

Describing Words	Sentence	Describing Words	Sentence
Beautiful	The sunset was beautiful with hues of orange, pink, and purple.	Keen	The detective had a keen sense of observation.
Brilliant	She is a brilliant student.	Lovely	The sunset was lovely.
Careless	Her careless driving caused a car accident.	Miserable	He looked miserable after losing the game.
Dirty	The dirty clothes needed washing.	Natural	The natural disaster caused widespread damage.
Emotional	The emotional reunion between the lost siblings was heartwarming.	Peaceful	After a long day, he felt peaceful sitting on the porch.
Funny	The funny movie had us laughing out loud.	Quite	He speaks English quite well.
Gloomy	The gloomy atmosphere made everyone feel down.	Ridiculous	The idea of flying cars is ridiculous, but who knows what the future holds?
Impatient	He tapped his foot impatiently while waiting in line.	Slow	The slow internet connection made it difficult to load the website.
Timid	The timid deer ran away when it saw the hunter.	Zealous	The zealous teacher inspired her students to achieve their goals.
Unsure	She felt unsure of herself in the new job.	Wonderful	The food was wonderful.

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Adjectives for Class 1 Worksheets

We have put together a worksheet on Adjectives for Class 1 through which you can test your knowledge and how much you have learned so far. 

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Adjective Exercises for Class 1 Students

Now that you are aware of adjectives, it is time that you test your knowledge with the help of these exercises that we have compiled for you. 

Exercise 1: Circle the adjectives in the following sentences.

1. The little girl played with her pink doll.
2. The fluffy cat chased the small mouse.
3. The shiny apple was red.
4. The big dog barked at the noisy truck.

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with suitable adjectives.

1. The boy has a blue bicycle.
2. The food was delicious.
3. The weather is sunny.
4. The book is interesting.

Exercise 3: Match the adjectives with the nouns.

1. Adjectives: small, happy, green, soft
2. Nouns: teddy bear, tree, toy car, girl

Exercise 4: Write sentences using the following adjectives:

1. Old
2. Cold
3. Sweet
4. Funny

Exercise 5: Answer the following questions using adjectives.

1. What is your favourite colour?
2. How is the weather today?
3. What is your pet like?
4. What is your favourite food?

Check Your Answers

Exercise 1:

1. little, pink
2. fluffy, small
3. shiny, red
4. big, noisy

Exercise 2:

1. blue
2. delicious
3. sunny
4. interesting

Exercise 3:

• small toy car
• happy girl
• green tree
• soft teddy bear

Exercise 4:

1. The old man walked slowly.
2. The weather is cold today.
3. The candy is sweet.
4. The clown is funny.

Exercise 5: (Answers will vary depending on personal preferences.)

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