Starter quiz
- What is the definition of an adjective?
- a doing, being or having word
- a word that describes a noun ✓
- a word that describes a verb
- a naming word for a person, place or thing
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- What is the definition of a synonym?
- a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word ✓
- a word that is next to another word in a sentence
- a word that rhymes with another word
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- What is the definition of 'grumpy'?
- feeling nervous around other people
- feeling stuck in a bad mood ✓
- feeling completely happy
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- What is the definition of 'annoyed'?
- feeling a little bit angry ✓
- feeling extreme happiness
- feeling tired and lazy
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- What is the adjective in the following sentence? 'The family were frustrated because it had rained everyday on their summer holiday.'
- everyday
- rained
- frustrated ✓
- holiday
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- What is the adjective in the following sentence? 'Oz was fuming because she received a parking ticket.'
- parking
- received
- fuming ✓
- Oz
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Exit quiz
What word does this image show?- fuming
- compassionate ✓
- elated
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What word does this image show?- shy ✓
- annoyed
- heartbroken
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What word does this image show?- frustrated
- disappointed
- included ✓
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What word does this image show?- fuming
- respectful ✓
- euphoric
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- Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Stax is a __________ child because he always remembers his manners.'
- happy
- excitable
- respectful ✓
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- Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: 'Oz had a great time at the party because everyone made her feel __________ and asked her to play with them.'
- disappointed
- heartbroken
- included ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- 'Compassionate' is an adjective which means feeling somebody else’s pain and wanting to help.
- 'Shy' is an adjective which means feeling nervous around other people.
- 'Included' and 'respectful' are other adjectives that are associated with friendship.
- Word choices must be precise in writing and speaking.
Common misconception
Pupils may be confused by the adjective 'included' and use it as a verb.
Model using 'included' in sentences as a verb and also as an adjective. This is a good opportunity to recap word classes.
Keywords
Adjective - a word that describes a noun
Synonym - a word that has the same or similar meaning to another word
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