Question

language and usage
1 what are adjectives?
we like quiet music. we heard a large band.
a. write the adjective in each sentence.

1. roberto and i went to a great concert.
2. people in the band wore black clothes.
3. the leader raised a short stick.
4. beautiful music filled the room.
5. first, the band played a slow song.
6. they played a fast song after that.
7. a woman played a huge drum.
8. loud sounds came from the drum.

b. write each adjective and the noun that it describes.

1. people played small drums too.
2. others played shiny horns.
3. i liked the silver flutes.
4. they play high notes.
5. roberto liked the large instruments.
6. they make deep sounds.
7. the band played a sad song at the end.

c. writing application: a review
pretend that you write reviews for a newspaper. write a review about a concert you have just heard. use adjectives to describe the place, the music, and some of the instruments. underline the adjectives.

Explanation:

Adjectives modify nouns. In each sentence, we identify the word that describes a noun. For part B, we also note the noun being described. For part C, we write a review using adjectives to describe elements of a concert.

Answer:

1. great
2. black
3. short
4. beautiful
5. slow
6. fast
7. huge
8. loud
9. small, drums
10. shiny, horns
11. silver, flutes
12. high, notes
13. large, instruments
14. deep, sounds
15. sad, song

(For part C, an example review could be: "The concert I attended last night was an amazing experience. The venue was a spacious hall. The music was a blend of energetic and soul - stirring melodies. The large trumpets produced powerful sounds, while the soft violins added a touch of elegance. The overall atmosphere was electric.")