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Adjectives 12 (Age 5) - Including primary and essential

Adjectives are describing words. In this KS1 Vocabulary quiz, children explore how primary and essential can add clear meaning to simple everyday sentences.

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Fascinating Fact:

Primary can also mean something to do with the first stage of school. A primary school is for younger children.

In KS1 Vocabulary, children learn that adjectives help make speech and writing more precise. Words such as primary and essential can show importance, order and what is needed most.

  • Adjective: A word that describes a noun.
  • Primary: First or most important.
  • Essential: Needed and very important.
What is an adjective for KS1?

An adjective for KS1 is a describing word. It tells us more about a noun, such as a small toy, a bright star or a kind friend.

What does primary mean in simple words?

Primary means first or most important. It can describe the main thing in a group or the one that matters most.

What does essential mean for children?

Essential means something that is needed. Food, water and sleep are essential because people need them to live and stay well.

In each question you will be shown four words. All you have to do is choose which one matches the meaning given.
1 .
To do with the body
SWEET
PHYSICAL
CHEAP
INTERNAL
His physical strength was incredible.
2 .
Very important or vital
ESSENTIAL
ACTUAL
QUICK
SOFT
It is essential that you follow the rules.
3 .
First, main or chief thing
POWERFUL
CIVIL
FAMOUS
PRIMARY
Our primary concern is to look after you.
4 .
Unrelated or separate
ACTUAL
INDEPENDENT
QUIET
TECHNICAL
My sister and I have independent views on the subject.
5 .
Extremely or very warm
DEAR
BROAD
HOT
SUBSTANTIAL
The hot stew burned his tongue.
6 .
Clear or plain to see
ORDINARY
PROPER
OBVIOUS
LOVELY
It was an obvious ploy to get him to agree.
7 .
Guilty, to blame or in charge of
RESPONSIBLE
EQUAL
FRESH
FORMAL
Who's responsible for the mess in this room?
8 .
Hopeful or optimistic
DOMESTIC
EMPTY
UNABLE
POSITIVE
It's good to have a positive outlook in life.
9 .
Curious or fascinated
IMPOSSIBLE
NARROW
REASONABLE
INTERESTED
I am interested in Greek mythology.
10 .
Having no water
SENIOR
EXCELLENT
DRY
STRANGE
Pass me a dry towel please.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What are adjectives?

Author:  Sarah Garratty

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