Grammar 1
What is an adjective?
An adjective is a word that describes a noun.
Define drastic.
severe; extreme
Directions: State the articles in each sentence. State the noun that follows each article also.
The Boba was angrily barking at the Soren.
The Boba was angrily barking at the Soren.
Directions: Find the synonym(s) to the vocabulary word below. State all the possible answers; if all applies, state D. All of the above.
Sustain
Support
Suffer
Experience
All of the above
4. All of the above
What is an adverb?
An adverb is a word that describes a verb.
Directions: State the adjective that describes each underlined noun.
The tapestry depicted scenes from intricate medieval history.
intricate medieval
Directions: Find the synonym(s) to the vocabulary word below. State all the possible answers; if all applies, state D. All of the above.
Retrieve
Recover
Disregard
Regain
All of the above
1. Recover
3. Regain
Directions: State the adverb in each sentence. State the verb that the adverb describes too.
Jacob works diligently on his math homework.
Adverb: diligently
Verb: works
Directions: Determine whether the sentence below uses the vocabulary word correctly by stating yes or no. If yes, define the word. If not, recreate the original sentence using the word correctly.
It was so cold outside that I lingered inside the house immediately.
No - answers may vary
Example: It was so nice and refreshing outside that I decided to linger and enjoy the day.
Directions: Determine whether the sentence below uses the vocabulary word correctly by stating yes or no. If yes, define the word. If not, recreate the original sentence using the word correctly.
The children always gripe about having too much homework.
Yes - to complain
Directions: STATE PA if the underlined word or words are used as proper adjectives. STATE PN if they are used as proper nouns.
Amma immigrated to America from Taiwan.
PN
Directions: Determine whether the sentence below uses the vocabulary word correctly by stating yes or no. If yes, define the word. If not, recreate the original sentence using the word correctly.
My best friend accompanied me to the movies after my date didn’t show.
Yes - to go along with; to be together
Directions: STATE PA if the underlined word or words are used as proper adjectives. STATE PN if they are used as proper nouns.
Brookline has a large Jewish-American community.
PA
Find the matching definition to the word: supplement
A. adj. Short; not long-lasting v. To give a short explanation or set of instructions to n. A statement giving the main points in a case, for use in a court of law
B. 1. A supply that can be used when there is a need 2. Skill in dealing with difficult situations
C. 1. Unable to pay one’s debts and freed by law from doing so 2. Left without any worth or value
D. (n.) 1. A particular area of land (2.) a land area under control of a particular group or government
E. 1. Bringing about the desired result 2. In operation; active 3. Making a strong and favorable impression
F. (adj.) 1. Clumsily or awkwardly expressed; not suitable for the occasion 2. Lacking in skill or ability
G. 1. To look forward to; to expect 2. To be aware of and to provide for beforehand
H. v. 1. To make worse 2. To anger or annoy n. 1. Annoyance; exasperation
I. v. to replace one thing or person for another n. Something or someone that replaces another adj. Acting in place of someone or something else
J. (v.) 1. To translate into another language 2. To explain the meaning of 3. To understand in one’s own way
K. n. Danger; something that is dangerous v. to place in danger
L. (n.) something added to make up for something missing (v.) to add it
L. (n.) something added to make up for something missing (v.) to add it
Directions: Determine whether the sentence below uses the vocabulary word correctly by stating yes or no. If yes, define the word. If not, recreate the original sentence using the word correctly.
They had acquired a large sum of money so they budgeted and splurged all their money.
No - answers may vary
Example: They had acquired a large sum of money so it was important that they budget their money to ensure they don’t spend it all at once.
Directions: State the correct form of each adverb.
Adverbs: Beautifully
Adverbs That Compare Two Actions: ?
Adverbs That Compare More Than Two Actions: ?
Adverbs: Beautifully
Adverbs That Compare Two Actions: more beautifully
Adverbs That Compare More Than Two Actions: most beautifully
Find the matching definition to the word: aggravate
A. adj. Short; not long-lasting v. To give a short explanation or set of instructions to n. A statement giving the main points in a case, for use in a court of law
B. 1. A supply that can be used when there is a need 2. Skill in dealing with difficult situations
C. 1. Unable to pay one’s debts and freed by law from doing so 2. Left without any worth or value
D. (n.) 1. A particular area of land (2.) a land area under control of a particular group or government
E. 1. Bringing about the desired result 2. In operation; active 3. Making a strong and favorable impression
F. (adj.) 1. Clumsily or awkwardly expressed; not suitable for the occasion 2. Lacking in skill or ability
G. 1. To look forward to; to expect 2. To be aware of and to provide for beforehand
H. v. 1. To make worse 2. To anger or annoy n. 1. Annoyance; exasperation
I. v. to replace one thing or person for another n. Something or someone that replaces another adj. Acting in place of someone or something else
J. (v.) 1. To translate into another language 2. To explain the meaning of 3. To understand in one’s own way
K. n. Danger; something that is dangerous v. to place in danger
L. (n.) something added to make up for something missing (v.) to add it
H. v. 1. To make worse 2. To anger or annoy n. 1. Annoyance; exasperation
What is an article?
An article is a special group of adjectives (i.e., a, an, the) used before a noun or an adjective/noun combination in a sentence.
Define err.
to be wrong or to do wrong
Directions: State the correct form of each adverb.
Adverbs: slow
Adverbs That Compare Two Actions: ?
Adverbs That Compare More Than Two Actions: ?
Adverbs: slow
Adverbs That Compare Two Actions: slower
Adverbs That Compare More Than Two Actions: slowest
Directions: State the adverb in each sentence. State the verb that the adverb describes too.
Myrah writes beautiful pieces every time.
Adverb: every time
Verb: writes
Define ecstasy.
a strong feeling of emotion, especially joy
Directions: State the correct forms of each adjective.
Adjectives: angry
Adjectives That Compare Two Nouns: ?
Adjectives That Compare More Than Two Nouns: ?
Adjectives: angry
Adjectives That Compare Two Nouns: angrier
Adjectives That Compare More Than Two Nouns: angriest
Directions: Find the synonym(s) to the vocabulary word below. State all the possible answers; if all applies, state D. All of the above.
Skirmish
Control
Fight
Confrontation
All of the above
2. Fight
3. Confrontation
Find the matching definition to the word: inept
A. adj. Short; not long-lasting v. To give a short explanation or set of instructions to n. A statement giving the main points in a case, for use in a court of law
B. 1. A supply that can be used when there is a need 2. Skill in dealing with difficult situations
C. 1. Unable to pay one’s debts and freed by law from doing so 2. Left without any worth or value
D. (n.) 1. A particular area of land (2.) a land area under control of a particular group or government
E. 1. Bringing about the desired result 2. In operation; active 3. Making a strong and favorable impression
F. (adj.) 1. Clumsily or awkwardly expressed; not suitable for the occasion 2. Lacking in skill or ability
G. 1. To look forward to; to expect 2. To be aware of and to provide for beforehand
H. v. 1. To make worse 2. To anger or annoy n. 1. Annoyance; exasperation
I. v. to replace one thing or person for another n. Something or someone that replaces another adj. Acting in place of someone or something else
J. (v.) 1. To translate into another language 2. To explain the meaning of 3. To understand in one’s own way
K. n. Danger; something that is dangerous v. to place in danger
L. (n.) something added to make up for something missing (v.) to add it
F. (adj.) 1. Clumsily or awkwardly expressed; not suitable for the occasion 2. Lacking in skill or ability