ESOL I Unit I Vocabulary

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What is a verb?

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A verb is a word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being. Examples: run, see, think.

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Identify the verb in the following sentence: 'She runs every morning.'

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The verb is 'runs'.

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun. Examples: happy, blue, tall.

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Identify the adjective in the following sentence: 'The sky is blue.'

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The adjective is 'blue'.

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples: dog, city, love.

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Identify the noun in the following sentence: 'The cat is on the roof.'

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The noun is 'cat'.

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What is the difference between a verb and a noun?

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A verb expresses an action or state, while a noun represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Provide an example of a verb and a noun in a sentence.

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Example: 'The dog (noun) barks (verb) loudly.'

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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Identify the subject in the following sentence: 'The teacher explains the lesson.'

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The subject is 'The teacher'.