Noun
What is a noun?
A person, place, or thing
What is a verb?
An action word
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun
Who is Aphrodite?
The goddess of love and beauty
Who is Zeus?
The kind of the Greek gods
What are the nouns in this sentence? "The cat slept on the couch"
Cat, couch
Which word is the verb? "The dog runs fast."
Runs
Which word is an adjective? "The big dog barked loudly."
Big
True or False: Aphrodite is a mortal person.
False
Who is Zeus's wife?
Hera
What type of noun is "school"—a person, place, or thing?
place
What is the action verb in this sentence? "She sings beautifully."
Sings
Give three adjectives to describe a rainbow.
Possible Answers: colorful, bright, shiny, beautiful, etc.
What island is Aphrodite said to have come from?
Cyprus
What is Zeus's most famous symbol?
The lightning bolt
Name three nouns you see in a classroom.
Possible Answers: desk, teacher, book, pencil, board, etc
Give three examples of action verbs.
Possible Answers: run, jump, write, dance, etc.
What is the adjective in this sentence? "The soft pillow was on the couch."
What symbol is often associated with Aphrodite?
Possible Answers: A heart, dove, rose, or seashell
Where does Zeus live?
Mount Olympus
What is a proper noun? Give an example.
A specific name of a person, place, or thing, like "Disneyland" or "Ms. Smith."
What is the verb in this sentence? "The boy carefully opened the door."
Opened
Find both adjectives in this sentence: "The small, fluffy kitten purred."
small, fluffy
What item does Aphrodite have to make others fall in love with who ever was wearing it?
The special belt
Who are Zeus’s brothers?
Hades and Poseidon