Adjectives (Grammar & SPaG) - Descriptive Error Correction

English
Year 9
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~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on the correction of errors related to descriptive adjectives in various contexts, designed for Year 9 students.

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Adjectives (Grammar & SPaG) - Descriptive Error Correction

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Grade Year 9
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Error Correction in Descriptive Writing

The ancient castle stood imposingly on the dark hill, its broken walls and creepy towers casting long shadows in the gloomy evening. The brave knight approached the mysterious structure, his shining sword ready for battle. As he entered the dark gate, he could see the strange shadows dancing on the weathered walls. The quiet surroundings made it easy to hear the faint sound of distant footsteps echoing through the empty corridors.
1.
Identify and correct all adjectives that are used incorrectly or are missing in the passage.
[4 marks]
2.
Rewrite the sentence: "The brave knight approached the mysterious structure" by adding two more descriptive adjectives.
[6 marks]
3.
Choose the most appropriate adjective to complete the sentence: 'The ___ creature lurked in the shadows.'
Aa) quiet
Bb) ferocious
Cc) bright
Dd) tiny
4.
Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The weathered walls looked very old and neglected.'
[2 marks]
5.
Correct the sentence: "The castle had a creepy, dark, and gloom surroundings."
[3 marks]
6.
Explain how descriptive adjectives enhance the imagery in the passage.
[4 marks]
7.
Select the incorrect adjective usage and explain why: 'The quiet surroundings made it easy to hear the faint sound of distant footsteps.'
[3 marks]
8.
Create a descriptive sentence about a mysterious forest, including at least three adjectives.
[6 marks]
9.
Identify the adjectives in this sentence: 'The old, abandoned house looked eerie in the moonlight.'
[2 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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