What is meant when a teacher says to use an appropriate adjective?

Answer 1

Adjectives are descriptive words used to modify a noun. When a teacher says use an appropriate adjective, the teacher means that you should pick adjectives that fit what you are describing. For an easy example, if you saw a man who was 6 feet tall, you would not say he is short. If you saw an old woman, you would not say she is young. That is what's meant by appropriate.

The young, thin man looked ill.

The shiny red sports car was stolen from a dealership.

The blonde young girl was asleep on a dirtyfloor.

The glowing flames in the field edged closer to the cottage-style house.

Answer 2

Use the right word in the right context. In the sentence, "The chilly sun rose over the minuscule mountain," chilly and minuscule are inappropriate adjectives.