Adjectives (2–3): word list
24 words for grades 2 to 3. Words that are clearly one part of speech, by grade band.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| enormous | 3 | 2 |
| tiny | 2 | 2 |
| shiny | 2 | 2 |
| gentle | 2 | 2 |
| curious | 3 | 2 |
| bumpy | 2 | 3 |
| fuzzy | 2 | 2 |
| brave | 1 | 1 |
| sleepy | 2 | 2 |
| giant | 2 | 1 |
| gloomy | 2 | 2 |
| cheerful | 2 | 1 |
| delicious | 3 | 2 |
| slippery | 3 | 2 |
| colorful | 3 | 2 |
| friendly | 2 | 2 |
| lovely | 2 | 2 |
| wooden | 2 | 2 |
| sparkly | 2 | 3 |
| frosty | 2 | 3 |
| nervous | 2 | K |
| proud | 1 | 1 |
| clever | 2 | 2 |
| jolly | 2 | 2 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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