Verbs
What is a verb?
An action, something you can do
What is a noun?
Person, place, thing, idea
What does an adverb describe?
verbs
What does an adjective describe?
nouns
What is a pronoun?
A word that replaces a noun
What are the three verb tenses?
Past, present, and future
How do you know if a noun is singular or plural?
Singular nouns are 1 and plural nouns are more than 1
Do all adverbs end in ly?
no, not ALL of them, but some of them
Can adjectives end in ly?
Yes, some of them.
Example: Did you see the ugly cat?
Wow! That ice cream was heavenly!
List 4 pronouns.
(any 4 given that are pronouns)
What is the verb in the sentence?
Jake threw the ball to Mike at second base.
Threw
Is there a such thing as an irregular noun? Give an example.
Yes
Man=men
Mouse= mice
Can adverbs tell you where the verb is happening?
Yes
Pick out the adjective:
Joe ran down to the bicycle shop to get a tool.
Bicycle
Replace the noun in the sentence.
Carrie is the best piano player at school.
She
Do you add "ed" to all verbs that are past tense?
NO
How is an abstract noun different from a concrete noun?
You cannot see, taste, smell, hear, or touch abstract nouns.
Pick the adverb in the sentence:
Molly ran upstairs to get a pair of tennis shoes.
Upstairs
Pick out the adjective:
The coat was so colorful, it nearly blinded me!
colorful
Replace the pronoun:
Mrs. Roberts said Jake, Molly, and Frank owe her recess tomorrow.
they
What are irregular verbs?
Verbs that you have to change- you do not just add "ed"
What does a possessive noun show?
it shows ownership or possession
Pick the adverb in the sentence:
Molly turned her homework in and quietly got on the computer.
quietly
Do all sentences have an adjective?
No
He, him?
_____ ran to the light pole, until Maggie tagged _____ out.
He, him