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Adjectives 04 (Age 6) - Including historical and academic

Adjectives describe nouns. This quiz helps children learn useful describing words, including historical and academic, through simple meanings and everyday examples.

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Fascinating Fact:

Academic can also mean about studying and thinking carefully. It can be used for lessons and homework.

In KS1 Vocabulary, children learn that adjectives are words that describe people, places and things. These words help children explain ideas about the past, school and learning.

  • Adjective: A word that describes a noun.
  • Historical: Connected to things that happened in the past.
  • Academic: Connected to school, study or learning.
What is an adjective in KS1?

An adjective in KS1 is a describing word. It tells us more about a noun, such as a person, place, animal or object.

What does historical mean for children?

For children, historical means linked to the past. A historical building, object or event comes from earlier times and can help us learn about history.

What does academic mean in simple words?

Academic means linked to school, study and learning. It can describe subjects, work, lessons or thinking that helps children learn new knowledge and skills.

In each question you will be shown four words. All you have to do is choose which one matches the meaning given.
1 .
Intellectual or scholarly. To do with education
SEVERE
SUBSEQUENT
ACADEMIC
SICK
The new school has better academic standards.
2 .
To do with the past
FUNDAMENTAL
ROYAL
HISTORICAL
UNIQUE
She likes to watch historical documentaries.
3 .
Minimal or insufficient. Not very large
LIMITED
TYPICAL
WONDERFUL
TERRIBLE
He had limited knowledge of the German language.
4 .
Friendly or close. Knowing someone
RARE
FAMILIAR
FAT
RADICAL
She is familiar with most of the team.
5 .
Vital or crucial. Absolutely necessary
SHARP
UPPER
MASSIVE
CRITICAL
The car manufacturer deemed safety of critical importance.
6 .
Preferred or chosen
VAST
CRUCIAL
PLASTIC
FAVOURITE
My favourite flavour of ice cream is chocolate.
7 .
Doubtful or improbable
SECONDARY
MINOR
UNLIKELY
UNKNOWN
It's unlikely he'll turn up at this late hour of the day.
8 .
To do with the mind
MENTAL
ANCIENT
FUNNY
EXTREME
Jose is good at mental arithmetic.
9 .
Ethical or standard of behaviour
MORAL
EXTERNAL
LIBERAL
PLAIN
He had moral standards that he always upheld.
10 .
Frightened or scared
URBAN
AFRAID
WEAK
PERMANENT
Our youngest son is afraid of large dogs.
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What are adjectives?

Author:  Sarah Garratty

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