Premodifiers in Nature: Worksheet
Name: ____________________________
Date: ____________________________
Instructions:
In this worksheet, you will practice using premodifiers to describe nature-related topics. Use
determiners, quantifiers, numbers, and adjectives before the nouns. Read the instructions carefully and
complete each section.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 7.1.e: Learners will be able to talk about natural resources in one specific
country or in their country, using complex noun phrases.
Part 1: Fill in the blanks with premodifiers (determiners, quantifiers, numbers, or adjectives).
1. __________ (a / an) beautiful bird is flying in the sky.
2. I saw __________ (some / any) amazing animals in the forest.
3. There are __________ (two / six) rivers running through the jungle.
4. In the Amazon, you can find __________ (every / some) kind of tree.
5. __________ (the / a) mountain peaks are covered with snow.
6. I visited __________ (most / a lot of) Costa Rica’s national parks last summer.
7. __________ (many / few) species of fish live in the coral reef.
8. The rainforest is home to __________ (hundreds / one hundred) of unique species.
Part 2: Choose the correct premodifier (determiner, quantifier, number, or adjective) to complete the
sentences.
1. __________ (This / Every) morning, the birds sing in the trees.
2. There are __________ (a lot of / six) wild animals in the savannah.
3. __________ (Some / Most) of the animals are endangered due to deforestation.
4. __________ (A / The) oceans are filled with countless fish species.
5. __________ (One / Every) part of the forest has its own unique ecosystem.
Part 3: Writing Practice
Use the premodifiers provided (determiners, quantifiers, numbers, adjectives) to write 3 sentences
about nature. Describe a specific location, plant, or animal.
Example:
The Amazon is home to many species of plants and animals.
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2.
3.
Part 4: Read the paragraph and underline the premodifiers.
Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. It has many types of animals, plants, and
insects. Some of the forests in Costa Rica are home to hundreds of different species. One of the most
famous spots is the cloud forest, which is known for its variety of flora and fauna.
