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Name of the Teacher: Sr. Sini Jose

Subject: English Grammar

Topic: Lesson 20 The Adjective

Class: IV

Mobile No: 9131457859

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Exercise 1

Underline the adjectives in the following sentences:

1. The girl was kind and caring.

2. I live in a small apartment in a tall building.

3. Rapunzel had long, thick and beautiful hair.

4. Mir was tired and hungry after the long journey.

5. It was a delicious cake with thick icing on it.

Exercise 2

Use the adjectives given below to fill in the blanks:

(nourishing, fashionable, valuable, thrilling, happy)

1. Matty wore a very fashionable dress in the party.

2. The patient was given a nourishing meal.

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3. The little boys were as happy as larks.

4. What a thrilling ending the story had!

5. The Prince gave her a valuable ring.

Exercise 3

Replace words in bold type with the adjectives given below so that

the sentences are opposite in meaning:

(stormy, heavy, hot, ancient, idle)

1. It was a calm night when the doorbell rang.

Answer: It was a stormy night when the doorbell rang.

2. The officers were busy all day.

Answer: The officers were idle all day.

3. I find modern history very interesting.

Answer: I find ancient history very interesting.

4. I do not like to drink cold tea.

Answer: I do not like to drink hot tea.

5. We slept all afternoon after a light meal.

Answer: We slept all afternoon after a heavy meal.

Exercise 4

Form adjectives from these nouns:

healthy

rocky

cloudy

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stormy

sunny

crusty

thirsty

grassy

sleepy

rainy

Now fill in the blanks with the adjectives you have formed above:

1. The baby was fat and healthy.

2. Although it was sunny in the morning, it suddenly became cloudy.

3. The riverbank was full of grass. It was a grassy bank.

4. The boy was full of sleep. He was a sleepy boy.

5. During the monsoons, we have stormy weather

Exercise: 5

Form adjectives by adding 'ful' to these words:

truthful

playful

skilful

forgetful

careful

Now fill in the blanks with the adjectives you have formed:

1. The man spoke the truth. He had always been truthful.

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2. The kitten was full of play. It was a playful kitten.

3. The artist drew with such skill. He was a skilful artist.

4. Make the soup with care. Always be careful while cooking.

5. l forgot my keys at my friend's home. How forgetful I have become!

Exercise 6

Choose and write the correct adjective given in brackets:

1. The cardigan was made of wool. It was a woollen (golden /

woollen) cardigan.

2. The path was full of danger. It was a dangerous (dangerous /

central) path.

3. The dog was full of affection. It was an affectionate (expensive /

affectionate) dog.

4. The earrings were made of gold. They were golden

(golden/woollen) earrings.

5. The soldier was full of courage. He was a courageous (musical /

courageous) soldier.

Exercise 7

Choose and write the correct adjective to describe each of the

following. Such adjectives are called Adjectives of Quality - 'What

kind':

1. A faithful dog. (faithful / cunning)

2. A brave lion. (clever / brave)

3. A tasty meal (tasty / beautiful)

4. An obedient student (obedient / noisy)

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5. A bitter taste (bitter / golden)

6. As gentle as a mule (stubborn / gentle)

7. Fine weather (cruel / fine)

8. A strong wind (lovely / strong)

9. A gentle breeze (gentle / strong)

10. A sharp knife (hard/sharp)

Exercise 8

Underline the possessive adjective in each sentence:

1. This is your book.

2. That is my house.

3. Our house is large.

4. The dog showed us its tongue.

5. Their raincoats are wet.

Exercise 9

Fill in the blanks with the correct possessive adjectives:

1. What is your name?

2. Is that his shirt?

3. This is our pet, Kinky.

4. I wash my face every morning.

5. Could Ravi borrow her/his pen?

Exercise 10

Fill in the blanks with its and it’s.

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1. This is my toffee. It's very sweet.

2. It's very hot today.

3. It’s not my fault.

4. The cat is licking its fur.

5. My puppy put out its injured paw.

Exercise 11

Fill in the blanks with there and their:

1. Do not go for a walk there; the pebbles will poke your feet.

2. There is a snake in my cupboard.

3. The dogs are waiting for their morning walk.

4. Is there any chocolate fudge cake left?

5. Their sarees are so beautiful.

Exercise 12

Choose and write the adjective which shows number:

1. I bought three dresses. (long/ three)

2. He stood first in class. (first / up)

3. Four girls and two boys are present. (four / good) (two / naughty)

4. A dozen bananas were kept in the bowl. (bunch of / dozen)

5. Sunday is the first day of the week. (first / last)

Exercise 13

Choose and write the adjectives which show quantity:

1. The beggar was given some food. (some/ tasty)

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2. I have much homework to do. (much / difficult)

3. We got less rice to eat. (white/ less)

4. There are a few biscuits in the box. (few / more)

5. There is a little shampoo left in the bottle. (little/few)

Exercise 14

Fill in the blanks with appropriate adjectives:

1. Cindrella wore a golden gown to the Princess' ball.

2. Leaves are green while the sky is blue.

3. Mountains are brown but sometimes covered with white snow.

4. My house is painted pink with yellow windows.

5. In my garden there are white, red, yellow and purple flowers.

Oral exercise:

Rearrange the adjectives in each sentence as they are called out:

1. a tattered, torn and black umbrella.

Answer: A black tattered and torn umbrella.

2. a dark, tall and handsome stranger.

Answer: A dark tall and handsome stranger.

3. a black, huge, sickly dog.

Answer: A huge black sickly dog.

4. an shabby, brown and old coat.

Answer: An old shabby and brown coat.