Definitions
by yourself and not with other people
alone
A male sibling, someone who shares the same parents as you.
brother
Easiest way to figure out if something is a common or proper noun.
Proper nouns start with a capital.
Two words that sound the same, but one is used when you are talking about a person’s action, and the other is a number.
ate and eight
We can go to the park after we finish our homeworks.
homeworks > homework
a large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface
ocean
This word means a very tall, rocky landform, usually with steep sides.
mountain
This part of speech describes a noun, telling you more about it, for example, "blue" or "big."
Adjective
These two words sound the same, but one is a body of water, and the other is what you do when you look with your eyes.
sea and see
She don't like to eat vegetables.
don't > doesn't
a tool that helps you find directions, like north, south, east, and west
compass
This word is used to talk about the exact time, especially when the hour hand of a clock shows a number.
o'clock
This part of speech shows the action in a sentence, like "run," "sing," or "eat."
Verb
These two words sound the same, but one can refer to the present, and the other is a sense you hopefully use when you are listening to the teacher.
here and hear
Correct the sentence.
The children was playing in the yard all afternoon.
was > were
you were not able to do something
couldn't
A part of a bicycle, that you push with your feet to make it move.
pedal
3 things usually said when someone asks what is a noun
Person, place, thing
These two words sound the same, but one is when you having something on, and the other is sometimes used when you ask a question.
wear and where
Correct the sentence.
I have seen the movie last week.
have seen > saw
this contraction is used when talking about more than one person or thing, and it shows that something is true about them or happening with them.
they're
This word describes when someone or something comes into view or becomes visible after being hidden or hard to see.
appear
Put an adverb in the following sentence.
They are _____ watching the soccer game.
quietly, excitedly, eagerly.....
These two words sound the same, but one means a type of tree or wood, and the other is the thick, soft hair that covers the bodies of some animals, like cats, dogs, or bears.
fir and fur
Correct the sentence.
The dog chased it's tail in circles.
it's > its