Nouns
True or False? Tim Hortons is a proper noun.
True
True or False: Adjectives describe a noun.
True.
True or False: A verb is only for sports words.
False: A verb is any action word.
True.
True or False: A conjunction is a word we use to start a sentence.
False: A conjunction connects words, phrases and sentences.
Give an example of 2 pronouns.
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I, me, he/she, they, them, my, them, it...
Where is the adjective?
It was a hot summer day when they decided to jump in the pool.
Hot.
Which word is NOT a verb.
brag
build
blue
Blue.
Which word is NOT an adverb?
boldly
fly
creatively
fly
Name a conjunction that could connect a sentence.
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or, for, but, and, nor, yet, etc.
A noun is a person, place, thing or idea. What type of noun is "honesty."
An idea.
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Smart, stinky, strong, stubborn, silky, silly, sunny, sappy, sad, super, sluggish, sparkly, shallow
Name 2 verbs that DO NOT end with -ing
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play, run, talk, write, go, read.
Where is the adverb?
I ran quickly to the school because I forgot my keys.
quickly.
Where is the conjunctions? (2)
I walked to the store but they didn't have milk or eggs.
But and or
What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun? Give an example for each.
A common noun is a word we use to call a noun.
For example: dog
A proper noun is a specific name of a noun.
For example: Doug
Name 2 adjectives that describe taste.
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Fresh, yummy, salty, hot, cold, yucky, raw, chunky, bland....
Where are the verbs (2).
I go to the store with my mom to buy a new pair of shoes.
go and buy
Name 3 adverbs!
boldly, coldly, rapidly, quickly, sadly...
Name two conjunctions that start with "B"
List 3 common nouns that start with "K"
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kite
kitten
kitchen
knight
How many adjectives are in the paragraph below.
On a sunny day, I walked to the busy park and sat on the green grass. I watched energetic squirrels run up the tall trees.
5.
On a sunny day, I walked to the busy park and sat on the green grass. I watched energetic squirrels run up the tall trees.
How many verbs are in this paragraph.
I woke up bright and early to go for a run. I put on my shoes and ran out the door.
5.
I woke up bright and early to go for a run. I put on my shoes and ran out the door.
How many adverbs are in the paragraph below.
I nervously walked down the hall to my classroom. I was so worried for the math test. When I got the test I rapidly answered all the questions. Surprisingly it was not as bad as I thought it would be.
3.
I nervously walked down the hall to my classroom. I was so worried for the math test. When I got the test I rapidly answered all the questions. Surprisingly, it was not as bad as I thought it would be.
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For Or
And Yet
Nor So
But