Prepositions
What is a preposition?
A word that shows the position of a noun or pronoun.
What is a conjunction?
A word that connects parts of a sentence together
What is an interjection?
A word that expresses strong emotion.
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun or pronoun.
What is an adverb?
An adverb describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb.
Identify the preposition in the following sentence.
The cat is under the table.
under
Define FANBOYS?
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Generally, interjections can be identified by which punctuation mark?
exclamation point
Identify the adjective(s) in the following sentence.
Tornadoes occur on hot, humid days.
hot, humid
Identify the adverb in the following sentence.
She sang the anthem beautifully.
beautifully
List three prepositions that indicate position.
Answer varies.
Rewrite the following sentences using a conjunction.
I like pizza. I like pasta.
I like pizza and pasta.
Identify the interjection in the following sentence.
Wow! That was an exciting game.
Wow!
What is a proper adjective?
An adjective that comes from a proper noun.
Give three adverbs that answer questions.
When? Where? How? How often? How much?
Complete the following sentence.
The book is ________ the shelf __________ the bookend.
on, behind
The two types of conjunctions are subordinating and __________
coordinating
Give an interjection that shows joy.
Give an example of a proper adjective in a sentence.
The Canadian hockey team beat USA.
Identify three adverbs in the following sentence.
Yesterday, the Asian tiger growled fiercely and angrily.
Yesterday, fiercely, angrily
Explain how prepositions can show time with an example.
The meeting is at 3:00. Finish your work before leaving.
Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.
Answer varies.
Which word in the group is NOT an interjection?
Wow, Ouch, Because, Yikes
Because
Give a sentence using both an adjective and a proper adjective.
Answers vary.
The talented Canadian team won the championship.
Explain the difference between an adjective and an adverb.