Adjectives

ESL Worksheet: Learning About Adjectives

Level: Beginner

Topic: Adjectives

Part 1: What are Adjectives?

Adjectives are words that describe people, places, or things. They tell us more about a noun.

Examples:

- A big house (grande casa)

- A happy child (nino feliz)

- A red car (coche rojo)

Part 2: Common Adjectives

Here are some adjectives with their meanings in Spanish:

Adjective | Spanish Translation

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Big | Grande

Small | Pequeno

Happy | Feliz

Sad | Triste

Fast | Rapido

Slow | Lento

Hot | Caliente

Cold | Frio

Beautiful | Hermoso

Ugly | Feo

Part 3: Practice Using Adjectives

Activity 1: Match the Adjective

Match the English adjectives to their Spanish meanings.

1. Big - _______

2. Happy - _______

3. Cold - _______

4. Fast - _______

5. Beautiful - _______

Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks

Use the correct adjective from the box to complete the sentence.

Box: big, small, happy, cold, beautiful

1. The dog is very _______. (feliz)

2. I live in a _______ house. (grande)

3. Mexico City is a _______ city. (hermosa)

4. It is _______ today. I need a sweater. (frio)

5. Look at that _______ flower! (hermosa)

Activity 3: Describe the Picture

Instructions: Look at the picture below. Write 2 sentences describing what you see. Use adjectives.

Example:

1. The dog is big.

2. The sky is blue.

(*Provide a simple picture of a house, a dog, and a tree.*)

Part 4: Homework

Write 5 sentences about your family using adjectives.

Example:

1. My mom is kind.

2. My dad is tall.

ESL Worksheet: Learning About Adjectives

ESL Worksheet: Adjectives in Everyday and Professional Contexts

Level: Intermediate

Topic: Adjectives for School, Church, Transportation, and Corporate Settings

Part 1: Expanding Your Adjective Vocabulary

Below are adjectives commonly used in different contexts:

Adjective | Meaning | Example Sentence

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Spacious | Large and open | The office is spacious and ideal for meetings.

Reliable | Dependable | We need a reliable transportation system.

Modern | Up-to-date or current | The school has modern facilities for learning.

Sacred | Holy or spiritual | The church is a sacred place for the community.

Elegant | Stylish and graceful | This banquet hall is an elegant venue for parties.

Crowded | Full of people | The metro was crowded during rush hour.

Formal | Professional or official | The business meeting was formal and well-organized.

Vibrant | Full of energy or color | The party had a vibrant atmosphere.

Efficient | Productive without waste | The new system is efficient and saves time.

Accessible | Easy to reach or use | The location is accessible by public transportation.

Part 2: Practice Using Adjectives

Activity 1: Categorize the Adjectives

ESL Worksheet: Learning About Adjectives

Write each adjective from the list above under the correct category:

Categories:

1. School

2. Church

3. Transportation

4. Parties and Events

5. Business

Activity 2: Fill in the Blanks

Choose the most suitable adjective from the list to complete the sentences.

1. The classroom is _______ with new computers and a projector.

2. The _______ cathedral attracts visitors from all over the country.

3. Public transportation should be _______ to reduce traffic problems.

4. The gala was _______; everyone wore tuxedos and evening gowns.

5. This venue is perfect for a wedding because of its _______ design.

Activity 3: Describe the Scene

Instructions: Look at the pictures below and write a short paragraph describing each scene using at

least three adjectives.

1. Picture 1: A modern classroom with students and a teacher.

2. Picture 2: A busy city metro station during rush hour.

3. Picture 3: A formal boardroom meeting with executives.

ESL Worksheet: Learning About Adjectives

Part 3: Role Play

Scenario: You are planning a corporate event for your company. Describe the following:

1. The venue for the event (use adjectives like elegant, spacious, formal, etc.).

2. The transportation options for guests (use adjectives like reliable, accessible, efficient, etc.).

3. The atmosphere you want for the event (use adjectives like vibrant, lively, professional, etc.).

Write 5-7 sentences describing your plan.

Part 4: Homework

Write an email to a colleague describing a recent visit to a new school, church, or business center.

Use at least 8 different adjectives from this worksheet.

Example:

Dear Maria,

I recently visited a modern school in the city. The classrooms are spacious, and the library is

incredibly accessible.