Parts of Speech (nouns, verbs, adjectives) Week 2

Front

What is a proper noun?

Back

A proper noun names a specific person, place, or thing and begins with a capital letter.

Front

Give an example of a proper noun.

Back

May

Front

What is a common noun?

Back

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing.

Front

Give an example of a common noun.

Back

tree

Front

What is an adjective?

Back

An adjective is a word that describes a noun.

Front

Give an example of an adjective.

Back

orange

Front

What is a verb?

Back

A verb is an action word.

Front

Give an example of a verb.

Back

ate

Front

What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?

Back

A proper noun names a specific item and is capitalized, while a common noun is a general name and is not capitalized.

Front

What does an adjective do in a sentence?

Back

An adjective describes or modifies a noun.