Identifying Adjectives

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Objective

I can identify adjectives in sentences about basketball.

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

4 questions

1

In the sentence, "The tall basketball player made a great shot," which word is an adjective? What noun does it describe?

2

Write a sentence about a basketball game that includes at least two adjectives. Underline the adjectives you use.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

In the sentence, "The skillful point guard made a quick pass," which words are adjectives? In the sentence, "The tall center grabbed the important rebound," which words are adjectives? In the sentence, "The winning team celebrated their amazing victory," which words are adjectives?

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