Adjective Phrases Worksheets and Exercises

Want to make your writing more vivid and detailed? Adjective phrases help you do just that! Instead of using just one word to describe a noun, adjective phrases give extra information and paint a clearer picture. In this collection of Adjective Phrase Worksheets, students will learn how to recognize, use, and create adjective phrases to strengthen their sentences and storytelling. 

Adjective Phrases Worksheets

1. Read each sentence. Underline the adjective phrase and state which noun it describes.

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Answer key:

1. The book on the shelf belongs to Sarah.
   → Adjective phrase: on the shelf
   → Describes: book

2. I met a boy with curly brown hair.
   → Adjective phrase: with curly brown hair
   → Describes: boy

3. The cookies in the jar were baked this morning.
   → Adjective phrase: in the jar
   → Describes: cookies

4. They live in a house made of stone.
   → Adjective phrase: made of stone
   → Describes: house

5. The girl with the long braid won the race.
   → Adjective phrase: with the long braid
   → Describes: girl

6. A story full of mystery kept us entertained.
   → Adjective phrase: full of mystery
   → Describes: story

7. He owns a painting by a famous artist.
   → Adjective phrase: by a famous artist
   → Describes: painting

8. We passed a lake surrounded by mountains.
   → Adjective phrase: surrounded by mountains
   → Describes: lake

9. The car with the broken window was towed away.
   → Adjective phrase: with the broken window
   → Describes: car

10. She found a note written in blue ink.
    → Adjective phrase: written in blue ink
    → Describes: note

2. Complete each sentence using the correct adjective phrase from the word bank. Use each phrase only once.

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Answer key:

1. We saw a house with red shutters.
2. The boy wearing a red jacket helped the old lady cross the street.
3. I opened a box with a torn handle.
4. She read a story full of magic.
5. They saw a tree covered in leaves after the storm.
6. He brought a gift filled with gold coins.
7. The children followed a path near the river.
8. I found a wallet lying under the bench.
9. The woman with a missing door is our teacher.
10. The car parked outside the gate needs to be repaired.

Adjective Phrases Exercises

Adjective Phrase Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Direction:

Complete each sentence using an adjective phrase that logically describes the underlined noun.

1. The book ___________________________ was very interesting.

2. I saw a man ___________________________ outside the store.

3. She wore a hat ___________________________.

4. They built a house ___________________________.

5. We visited a museum ___________________________.

6. The dog ___________________________ barked loudly.

7. He gave me a gift ___________________________.

8. The girl ___________________________ is my best friend.

9. We crossed a bridge ___________________________.

10. I met a doctor ___________________________.

Sample Answer Key