common/proper
What is a common noun (definition and example)?
people, places, things, and ideas
Ex: teacher, school, radio, fear
Give an example of a pronoun
I, me, you, he, she, him, her, it, we, us, they, them
Verbs tell what happens in a sentence. Action words.
Ex: opened, jump, dipped, sang
How many proper nouns does this sentence include?
The National Museum of American History is located in Washington D.C.
2
How many points is a touchdown in football worth?
6 points
What is a Proper noun (definition and example)?
Ex: George Washington, Burger Kings, Mower County Fair
Write a sentence that contains a pronoun used correctly
Ex: She went to the grocery store.
T/F Verbs tell what happens in a sentence
True- Verbs tell what happens in a sentence
What are the noun and verb within this sentence?
THE CAT IS SLEEPING.
Noun- cat
Verb- sleep
Which U.S. state is known for peaches?
Georgia
T/F common nouns must always be capitalized
False- PROPER nouns must always be capitalized
T/F relative pronouns show ownership
False: POSSESSIVE nouns show ownership
What is a helping verb (definition and example)?
A verb that works with the main verb in a sentence.
Ex: am, is, are, was, were, has, have, had, will
What are the common and proper noun within this sentence?
The award-winning Babe Ruth is the greatest baseball player in history.
common- baseball player
proper- Babe Ruth
In what Disney movie does the main character use an umbrella to travel?
Mary Poppins
T/F all nouns are a single word
False- some nouns are made up of more than a single word like life jacket, polar bear
What are possessive pronouns (definition and example)?
Pronouns that show ownership. Ex: my, your, his, her, its, our, their
What are linking verbs (definition and example)?
Linking verbs link, or connect, the subject of a sentence to the rest of the sentence.
Ex: is, am, are, was, were, become, feel, seem, look, appear, taste, smell, and sound
Does this sentence include a helping or linking verb? How do you know?
JONES IS MY TEACHER.
Linking verb, because it doesn't come right before the main verb but is used to link/connect the subject (jones) to the rest of the sentence.
Who founded Microsoft?
Bill Gates
Write a sentence that has a common and Proper noun used correctly.
Ex: Ellie is going to her favorite restaurant this weekend.
What are relative pronouns (definition and example)?
pronouns that link part of a sentence to the rest of the sentence. Ex: who, whom, whose, which, that
False- HELPING verbs always come before the main verb
Does this sentence include a helping or linking verb? How do you know?
SAM HAS READ THAT BOOK MANY TIMES.
Helping verb, because it comes before the main verb. HAS READ
What is the worlds longest river called?
The Nile River