Key adjectives — bring the words back

Student sheet · Grade 3 · Lesson 37 · blocked

Name ______________________________ Date ______________

Adjectives tell which one and what kind.

1. MATCH

Draw a line from each school word to the everyday word that means about the same.
accurate — ________________
various — ________________
recent — ________________
typical — ________________
major — ________________

2. CHOOSE

Fill each gap with the right word. Word bank: accurate, major, recent, typical, various.
Word bank: accurate, major, recent, typical, various.
Her measurement was ________.
We tested ________ soils.
The ________ rain filled the pond.
A ________ winter is cold here.
Water is a ________ need for plants.

3. FRAME

Finish each sentence.
Although ___
In contrast, ___
Write the whole sentence, not just the missing word.

4. PRODUCE

Write your own sentences using the school words. Target: 1 paragraph (5–7 sentences). A + means more than one sentence in that slot. Only one of yours may use the frame. Choose which one needs it.
accurate
various
recent
typical
major

5. JUDGE

For each pair, mark which version suits the reader named — and say why.
accurate / exactly right which fits? ________________
various / several kinds which fits? ________________
recent / just happened which fits? ________________
typical / the usual kind which fits? ________________
major / the biggest which fits? ________________