English Grammar
Adjectives for Kids: Describing Words for Colour, Size, Shape, Taste & More
2026-11-10 · 3 min read
Adjectives for Kids: Describing Words for Colour, Size, Shape, Taste & More
How would you describe a mango without saying its name? In this lesson, children learn that adjectives are describing words that tell us more about a noun: its colour, size, shape, number, age, taste, feeling and touch. They see adjectives before nouns (a sweet mango) and after is/are (the sky is blue), spot the mistake, describe things at the market and our beautiful Earth, and play a fun guessing game. The lesson ends with a 5-question quiz.
1. What Is an Adjective?
- A naming word is a noun: mango, girl, school.
- An adjective tells us more about a noun.
- It usually comes before the noun: – a sweet mango, a tall girl
2. Colour, Size and Shape
- a red apple
- green spinach
- a huge elephant
- a tiny ant
- a round ball
- a square frame
3. How Many? How Old?
- five kites
- two bananas
- an old man
- a young baby
4. Taste, Feeling and Touch
- sweet chocolate
- a sour lemon
- a happy girl
- a sad boy
- cold ice
- a soft teddy
5. Adjectives After is and are
- The mango is sweet.
- The sky is blue.
- The kites are colourful.
6. Adjectives at the Market
- fresh carrots
- ripe bananas
- hot chai
- crunchy biscuits
7. Spot the Mistake
- ❌ An ant is a huge insect. → ✅ An ant is a tiny insect.
- ❌ Lemons taste sweet. → ✅ Lemons taste sour.
8. Your Turn
Ask your child these questions. Answers are in brackets.
- Find the adjective: The juicy mango fell. (juicy)
- Find the adjective: I have three pencils. (three)
- Choose: a (hot / cold) ice cream (cold)
- Choose: The Sun is (hot / cold). (hot)
9. Describing Our Earth
- green trees and colourful flowers
- clean rivers and fresh air
- busy bees and chirpy birds
10. Activity: The Mystery Bag
You need: a cloth bag, a spoon, a soft toy, a fruit, a sock.
- Put the things in the bag.
- Pick one thing without looking.
- Feel it and say two adjectives: soft, round.
- Take it out and add its colour.
- Take turns with your family!
11. Quick Recap
- A noun is a naming word.
- An adjective describes a noun.
- It usually comes before the noun: a sweet mango.
- Adjectives tell colour, size, shape and number.
- They also tell age, taste, feeling and touch.
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Adjectives for Kids: Describing Words for Colour, Size, Shape, Taste & More — FAQs
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a describing word. It tells us more about a noun (a naming word), such as its colour, size, shape, number, taste or feeling: a red ball, three pencils, a sour lemon.
Where does an adjective go in a sentence?
An adjective usually comes before the noun (a sweet mango) or after is and are (The mango is sweet. The trees are green.).
Are number words adjectives?
Yes. Number words like one, five and ten are adjectives when they tell how many: five kites, three pencils.
How can I practise adjectives at home?
Play the Mystery Bag game: put a few objects in a cloth bag and ask your child to feel one and describe it with adjectives like soft, hard, round or smooth before guessing what it is.