Nouns
A noun is a person, place, or ________.
Thing
State the action verb in this sentence:
I grilled some chicken wings for my dog.
grilled
What is an adjective?
A word that describes a noun.
What is an adverb?
A word that describes/modifies how an action is performed.
What is a pronoun?
A short word that replaces a noun.
State the proper noun in this sentence:
I am going to McDonald's for some fries!
McDonald's
State the action verb in this sentence:
My guinea pigs munch so much hay all day.
munch
State the adjective in this sentence:
My brother fixed the red truck.
red
What suffix (ending) do adverbs often carry?
-ly
State the pronoun in this sentence:
Dave's dog is a good boy; he is always polite.
he
State the common noun in this sentence:
New York City is known for its bagels.
bagels
State the "state of being" verb in this sentence:
I am cold because I forgot my coat.
am
Provide 3 examples of adjectives.
(Answers vary)
Provide 3 examples of adverbs.
(Answers vary)
State the pronouns in this sentence:
His steak is burnt more than the charcoal that cooked it.
his, it
State the common noun in this sentence:
I am trying to get a promotion.
promotion
State the "state of being" verb in this sentence:
My hat is over there; please get it for me.
is
State the adjective in this sentence:
My guinea pig carefully wrapped himself in the soft blanket.
soft
State the adverb in this sentence:
My dog chewed his bone enthusiastically.
enthusiastically
What pronoun do we use for third-person masculine subjects?
he
When would a common noun be capitalized?
When it is at the beginning of a sentence (or part of a title).
Explain what a "state of being" verb is.
A "state of being" verb describes the condition of a noun / it is a verb that does not demonstrate an action taking place.
Provide 3 adjectives that describe English class.
(Answers vary but will be synonyms for "awesome").
Provide an example of an adverb that does not end with -ly.
(Answers vary)
What is the first-person object pronoun?