IndianTechnoEra: Using Describing Words

Using Describing Words

We know that describing words give us more information about people, animals and things.

Now we will use these words to make simple sentences clearer and more interesting.

Learning Objectives

• Use describing words with naming words.
• Use describing words in simple sentences.
• Choose suitable describing words.
• Use more than one describing word when appropriate.

Adding a Describing Word

A simple naming word can give us only basic information.

ball

We can give more information by saying: red ball.

The word red describes the ball.

Describing People

The tall boy is here.
The happy girl smiles.
The kind teacher helps us.

The words tall, happy and kind tell us more about the people.

Describing Animals

The big elephant walks.
The small rabbit jumps.
The fast horse runs.

The describing words give us more information about the animals.

Describing Things

I have a red ball.
She has a blue bag.
The box is small.

The words red, blue and small describe the things.

Using Two Describing Words

Sometimes we can use two describing words together.

a big red ball
a small blue bag
a soft white pillow

Each sentence gives us more information because we use describing words carefully.

Choosing the Right Word

A describing word should make sense with the person, animal or thing.

A red apple ✓
A blue apple ✓
A running apple ✗

Choose words that correctly describe what you are talking about.

Common Mistakes

• Do not use a random word that does not describe the object.
• Make sure the describing word makes sense.
• Do not confuse action words with describing words.
• Use describing words to add useful information.
• Keep your sentences simple and clear.

Practice

1. Complete: The ___ ball is red. Choose: big / run.

2. Complete: The ___ cat sleeps. Choose: small / jump.

3. Complete: I have a ___ bag. Choose: blue / eat.

4. Find the describing word: The tall boy runs.

5. Find the describing word: The soft pillow is white.

6. Write a sentence using the word happy.

7. Write a sentence using the word big.

Try It Yourself

Choose one person, one animal and one thing. Write one simple sentence about each using a describing word.

Example:

The happy girl smiles.
The small cat sleeps.
I have a red ball.

Quick Revision

• Describing words tell us more about people, animals and things.
• We can use describing words with naming words.
• We can use colour, size, shape and other simple describing words.
• Choose words that make sense.
• Describing words make simple sentences more informative.

Next Step

You have completed Chapter 9. In the next chapter, you will learn how to bring naming words, action words and describing words together while building simple sentences.