Word Classes
Name 3 word classes.
Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb, Pronoun, Preposition, Conjunction, Article
What is the definite article?
The definite article is the.
Spell the word that sounds like“a loud.”
aloud
Define homograph.
A word spelled the same but with different meanings (and sometimes pronunciation).
Arrange: bear / loudly / the / roared / big.
Correct order: The big bear roared loudly.
What is a verb? Give an example.
A verb is an action or state word. Example: run, is, sleep
Which article means “any one”?
a or an means “any one.”
Which is correct: “I ___ my homework.” (past/passed)
passed
What are the two meanings of “bat”?
bat = flying animal
bat = sports equipment used to hit a ball
Give the pattern: article + adjective + noun + verb + adverb.
Pattern: article + adjective + noun + verb + adverb
What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
Adjective: Describes a noun (The tall tree).
Adverb: Describes a verb/adjective (She ran quickly).
Fill the blank: “___ apple fell from the tree.”
An apple fell from the tree.
Use peace in a sentence.
Example: We wish for world peace.
Read the word “present.” How does its meaning change as a noun and verb?
present (noun) = a gift
present (verb) = to give or show
Build a sentence using: quickly (adverb), cat (noun), the (article).
The cat ran quickly.
Change the noun beauty into an adjective and use it in a sentence.
Beauty → beautiful: “The beautiful flower bloomed.”
Explain the difference in meaning: “I saw a lion.” vs. “I saw the lion.”
I saw a lion → any lion, not specific.
I saw the lion → a particular lion we both know about.
Use dessert and desert correctly in two sentences.
Dessert → sweet food: “I ate chocolate cake for dessert.”
Desert → dry place: “Camels live in the desert.”
Find the homograph in this sentence: “I will lead the team using a lead pipe.”
lead (verb = guide) / lead (metal)
Rearrange these into a correct sentence: roared / the / white / loudly / bear.
The white bear roared loudly.
Identify the word classes in: The small bear ran quickly.
The = article
small = adjective
bear = noun
ran = verb
quickly = adverb
Identify the articles and nouns in: The fox jumped over a log.
Articles = The, a | Nouns = fox, log
Give four pairs of homophones (not in the examples).
Examples:
flour/flower
their/there/they’re
one/won
two/too/to
Write two sentences using the word minute with its two meanings.
“Wait a minute before you speak.” (noun)
“The insect is minute.” (adjective = very small)
Create your own sentence following the pattern: article + adjective + noun + verb + adverb.
The small dog barked loudly.
An old man walked slowly.