Unpack Your Adjectives (Again!)
Recognizing Adjectives...Do #1 together. + 1/2 for each correct one 2-13.
"The teacher refused to let her class study Ivanhoe because she said it contained too much..."
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To find out what the teacher said, decide which of the three underlined words is an adjective.
Copy it, then write the first letter of that word into the appropriately numbered space. +1/2 for each correct. +1 more for the first one to explain the "joke." +1 for what this kind of joke is called. (Remember that adjectives describe nouns, and answer the questions "which one," "what kind," and "how many.")

1. Grandpa always told us exciting tales about his boyhood in the "old country."
2. He will probably be reelected, since his performance during his term in office has been outstanding.
3. Among older workers there is less absenteeism and greater productivity.
4. This painting appears to be an exact copy of an earlier work.
5. Visiting the site of ancient Troy was an experience I will never forget.
6. Bud’s reply to the teacher’s question was instantaneous.
7. The salesman said he was nervous because it was his first day on the job.
8. Helen is a more sensible girl than her.
9. I wonder how Vivian can afford to wear the verylatest styles.
10. Vigorous exercise several times a week is recommended for keeping muscles in good condition.
11. As he stared at the trophy, he pictured himself making the crucial hit that won the game.
12. Neglected children often have serious psychological problems that get them into trouble.
13. Water shortages in parts of the United States have forced the growing of xeric plants. (Xeric means, "requiring little water.")