Writing: Sentence Construction and Variety (A2) - Lesson 1: Writing Simple Sentences with Adjectives

A2 Lesson 1: Writing Simple Sentences with Adjectives

You know how to write a simple sentence like, "I have a phone." This is a good sentence, but we can add more detail¹ to make it more interesting. Today, we will learn to use adjectives² to describe things.

An adjective is a word that describes a noun³ (a person, place, or thing). It can tell us about size, color, feeling, or quality.

Rule 1: Adjective Before the Noun

The most common way to use an adjective is to put it before the noun it describes.

Look at how we add an adjective to make the sentence better:

He drives a blue moto.

She is a good student.

Common Mistake

He drives a moto blue.

Rule 2: Adjective After a "Be" Verb (is, am, are)

The other common way to use an adjective is to put it after a "be" verb.

The sentence structure is: Subject + be Verb + Adjective.

The coffee is hot.

I am hungry.

The mangoes are delicious.

Descriptive Sentence Checklist

• Does my sentence have a Subject and a Verb?
• Did I use an adjective to add more detail?
• Is the adjective in the correct place (before the noun OR after a 'be' verb)?
• Is my punctuation and capitalization correct?

🧠 Practice Quiz: Find the Adjective

Read the sentences and identify the adjective(s) in each one.

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1. The tall man drives a new car.

Answer: The adjectives are "tall" and "new".

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2. The weather in Kampot is warm and sunny.

Answer: The adjectives are "warm" and "sunny".

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3. I bought a cheap but useful phone.

Answer: The adjectives are "cheap" and "useful".

📝 Homework: Write Descriptive Sentences

Get your notebook and pen. Practice making your sentences more interesting.

Part 1: Rewrite the Sentences

Add the adjective in brackets to the sentence. Rewrite the full sentence.

1. The student reads a book. (long)
2. My father is a man. (kind)
3. The food is ______. (spicy)

Answers: 1. The student reads a long book. 2. My father is a kind man. 3. The food is spicy.

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Part 2: Describe Your World

Write three of your own sentences using adjectives.

1. Write one sentence to describe your best friend.
2. Write one sentence to describe the town or city you live in.
3. Write one sentence to describe your favorite food.

Example Answer: 1. My best friend is funny.

Vocabulary Glossary

1. Detail: (Noun) - ពត៌មានលំអិត - A single feature, fact, or item. ↩
2. Adjective: (Noun) - គុណនាម - A word that describes a noun (a person, place, or thing). ↩
3. Noun: (Noun) - នាម - A word for a person, place, or thing. ↩
4. Variety: (Noun) - ភាពចម្រុះ - The quality of being different or diverse.
5. Describe: (Verb) - ពិពណ៌នា - To say or write what someone or something is like.