Worksheet on Adjectives: Order of Adjectives in Sports Context
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GCSE
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A worksheet focusing on the correct order of adjectives, using sports-related examples to enhance understanding for GCSE students.
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Worksheet on Adjectives: Order of Adjectives in Sports Context
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Introduction to the Order of Adjectives
In many sports competitions, athletes often wear brightly coloured, sleek, high-performance gear. For example, a runner might have a lightweight, red, comfortable shirt, and a pair of durable, black, cushioned shoes. The order of adjectives in these descriptions helps paint a vivid picture, guiding the reader’s perception and understanding of the athlete's equipment and appearance.
1.
Identify the order of adjectives in the phrase: 'a lightweight, red, comfortable shirt'.
[2 marks]2.
In the description of sports gear, what is the typical position of the opinion adjective?
[2 marks]3.
Multiple choice: Which of the following correctly follows the standard adjective order?
a) a shiny, new, sports car
b) a new, shiny, sports car
c) a sports, shiny, new car
[2 marks]Aa) a shiny, new, sports car
Bb) a new, shiny, sports car
Cc) a sports, shiny, new car
4.
Explain why the order of adjectives enhances the clarity of the description in the sports context.
[4 marks]5.
Fill in the blank with appropriate adjectives: The ____ (opinion), ____ (colour), and ____ (material) skis performed well in the race.
[3 marks]6.
Identify the adjectives and their order in this sports description: 'an aggressive, old, wooden tennis racket'.
[2 marks]7.
Analyse the effect of ordering adjectives as 'a durable, black, cushioned pair of shoes' in a sports commentary.
[4 marks]8.
Creative writing task: Write a short paragraph describing a football kit using at least five adjectives in the correct order. Use the checklist below:
- Opinion
- Size/quantity
- Age
- Colour
- Material
- Pattern
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