Describing words that tell us more about nouns. · about 10 minutes
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What is it? An adjective is a describing word. It tells us more about a noun: a red kite, a tall tree, three puppies, a happy girl.
Why does it matter? Adjectives make your sentences interesting and clear. "I have a dog" is fine; "I have a small, fluffy dog" paints a picture.
Where do we use it? Describing food, weather, people, animals, toys - and in every good story.
In this lesson you will: