Nouns
A name of a person, place, or thing.
A proper noun
What is a verb?
an action/tells what the noun is doing
What does M.I.N.T.S stand for?
Months, holidays, days of the week
I by itself
Names
Titles
Start of sentences
What kinds of punctuation marks are there?
.
!
?
What tyme is it?
What is the correct way to spell the word?
time
Mrs. Painter taught the class.
What is the proper noun in the sentence above?
Mrs. Painter
a verb that does not describe an action is a what?
linking verb
i forgot my homework at home.
What part of M.I.N.T.S is not being followed?
I
Was yesterday Tuesday____
What punctuation mark belongs at the end?
?
What is the correct way to spell the word?
cable
a noun that is NOT specific or named.
a common noun
Suzy jogged down the street.
What is the verb in the sentence above?
jogged
president Obama was our last president.
What part of M.I.N.T.S is not being followed?
T titles
My name is Mike_____
What punctuation mark is missing?
.
How many things do I need to have commas?
3 or more
pizza
Is the word above proper or common?
common
hug
What type of verb is the word above?
action verb
Last monday was my birthday.
What part of M.I.N.T.S is not being followed?
M
I am so excited that my friend is staying the night____
What punctuation mark is missing?
!
I ate a banana orange and kiwi for a snack.
Where do the commas belong?
after banana
after orange
I ate a banana, orange, and kiwi for a snack.
Texas Roadhouse
Is the above noun proper or common?
Proper
are
What kind of verb is the word above?
linking
What part of M.I.N.T.S is not being followed?
S
What is an example of a question word?
who?
what?
where?
when?
why?
how?
did?
do?
can?
have?
My favorite holidays are Halloween Christmas and New Years Eve.
Where do the commas belong?
after Halloween
after Christmas
My favorite holidays are Halloween, Christmas, and New Years Eve.