Verb
What is a verb?
A verb is a word that shows an action or state of being.
What is a proper noun?
A proper noun is a specific name of a person, place, or thing and is always capitalized (e.g., Ms. Garcia, California).
Who are the main characters in Of Mice and Men?
George Milton and Lennie Small
Mottled
Marked with spots or blotches of different colors or shades
Skeptical
Doubtful or questioning the truth of something
What is a helping verb?
A helping verb works with the main verb to show tense or possibility (e.g., is, have, will).
What is a common noun?
A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., teacher, city, dog).
What is Lennie’s dream in the novel?
To live on a farm with George and take care of rabbits
Recumbent
Lying down, especially in a comfortable or restful position
Cesspool
A large hole for waste; also used to describe a filthy or corrupt place
Identify the helping verb in this sentence: She has been running every morning.
has been
Which word should be capitalized: monday, school, book?
Monday
Describe the relationship between George and Lennie.
George is Lennie’s protector and friend; Lennie depends on George for guidance.
Morosely
Sullenly or gloomily
Grizzled
Gray or partly gray (usually hair)
What is the difference between an action verb and a linking verb?
An action verb shows something being done (run, jump), while a linking verb connects the subject to a description or state (is, seems).
Is "New York" a proper noun or a common noun?
Proper noun
What role does Curley play in the story?
Curley is the boss’s aggressive son who causes tension with the workers.
Droned
To make a dull, continuous humming sound
Mollified
Calmed in emotion or temper
List five helping verbs.
is, are, was, were, have (others include: be, being, been, has, had, do, does, did, will, would, shall, should, may, might, must, can, could)
Fix the capitalization in this sentence: i went to paris last summer.
I went to Paris last summer.
What theme is shown through the character of Crooks?
The theme of loneliness and racial discrimination
Lumbered
To move heavily or clumsily
Pugnacious
Quick to fight; aggressive