Key adjectives — use the words
Student sheet · Grade 3 · Lesson 38
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Name ______________________________ Date ______________
Describe it so a reader can see it.
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? ________________