Vocabulary
An adverb is added on to a ....
The eight parts of speech are ...
classes of words with the same kind of meaning and use.
"Suddenly, she fell in."
What would we label "suddenly"?
adverb
"The dog loves his toys".
What type of sentence is this?
It is a declarative sentence.
What book do we use for grammar?
We use the WOL book.
What is an imperative sentence?
An imperative sentence gives a command.
The eight parts of speech are classes of words with the same kind of meaning and use and they are ....
NOUNS! VERBS! ADJECTIVES! ADVERBS! PREPOSITIONS! PRONOUNS! CONJUNCTIONS! INTERJECTIONS!
"Gently, he rocked the tiny boat."
What would "tiny", be labeled as?
an adjective
"Stop running down the hallway!"
What type of sentence is this?
It is an exclamatory sentence!
What binder do we use for writing?
We use the IEW binder.
What is a pronoun?
A part of speech used in place of a noun or of more than one noun.
"A sentence is ......"
"a group of words, expressing a complete thought"
"Gently, he rocked the boat."
What would we label "boat"?
direct object
"What do you want to be when you grow up?"
What type of sentence is this?
This is an interrogative sentence.
What does WOL stand for?
Well Ordered Language
Name the four types of sentences and what they do!
Declarative sentence- makes a statement
Interrogative sentence- asks a question
Imperative sentence-gives a command
Exclamatory sentences- expresses strong feelings
"An adverb answers three questions..."
"how, when or where"
"The man saw two kids."
What would "the" be labeled as?
an adjective
"Clean up your toys."
What type of sentence is this?
It is an imperative sentence.
What does IEW stand for?
Institute of Excellence in Writing
What is an adjective?
modifies or describes a noun
An adjective answers the questions...
"how many, whose, which one, or what kind?"
"Earlier, they were paddling the wooden canoe."
What would "were" be labeled as?
helping verb
"What type of sentence is this?"
It is an interrogative sentence.
Give 10 examples of contractions!
Answers may vary!