Unit 1 - Lessons 1.9, 1.10, and 1.11

Front

What is an appositive phrase?

Back

An appositive phrase is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun. For example, in 'Liberty’s crown, a circle with seven spikes, represents the seven continents and the seven seas,' the phrase 'a circle with seven spikes' is an appositive that describes 'crown.'

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

What noun is described by the appositive phrase in the sentence: 'Liberty’s crown, a circle with seven spikes, represents the seven continents and the seven seas.'?

Back

crown

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

How is the word 'film' used in the sentence: 'The work of developing the film excited the children.'?

Back

As a noun.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

How is the word 'paint' used in the sentence: 'I found it near the paint cans.'?

Back

As an adjective.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

Front

How is the word 'history' used in the sentence: 'Our new history teacher is Mr. Delgado.'?

Back

As an adjective.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

How is the word 'call' used in the sentence: 'Did Patty call you last night after practice?'?

Back

As a verb.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Front

What is the definition of a noun?

Back

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is the definition of a verb?

Back

A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the definition of an adjective?

Back

An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Front

Provide an example of a noun in a sentence.

Back

In the sentence 'The dog barked loudly,' 'dog' is a noun.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B