Adjectives Review

What is an adjective?

• a word that names a person, place, or thing

• a word that shows action

• a word that describes a noun

Which word is an adjective?

DNA is a large molecule.

• DNA

• is

• large

• molecule

Which word is an adjective?

A recessive trait will not show.

• recessive

• trait

• will

• show

Which word is an adjective?

The parents of the offspring are tall.

• parents

• offspring

• are

• tall

Which word is an adjective?

New traits may suddenly appear.

• new

• traits

• may

• appear

Which word is an adjective?

Chromosomes are divided into two sections.

• chromosomes

• are

• two

• sections

Which sentence is correct?

• The offspring will have eyes blue.

• The offspring will have blue eyes.

Which sentence is correct?

• A mutation is a change in the genetic code.

• A mutation is a change in the code genetic.

Which sentence is correct?

• DNA contains information essential.

• DNA contains essential information.

Classify these words.

Groups:

(a) Common Noun

,

(b) Proper Noun

,

(c) Verb

,

(d) Adjective

• scientist

• dominant

• small

• Florida

• inherit

• three

• hide

• chromosome

• Dr. Crick

• discover