Pronouns, Nouns, Verbs, Adjectices

What are nouns?

• Words that express an action, occurrence, or state of being
• Words that name people, places, things, and ideas
• Words that take the place of nouns in a sentence
• Words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the difference between proper and common nouns?

• Proper nouns are general and do not require capitalization, while common nouns are specific names
• Proper nouns are specific names and are always capitalized, while common nouns are general
• Proper nouns are always capitalized, while common nouns are always lowercase
• Proper nouns are general and always start with a capital letter, while common nouns are specific names

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

What are pronouns used for?

• To express an action, occurrence, or state of being
• To take the place of nouns in a sentence
• To describe or modify nouns and pronouns
• To name people, places, things, and ideas

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What must pronouns agree with?

• The preposition in the sentence
• The verb in the sentence
• The noun they replace in gender, number, and case
• The adjective in the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What are adjectives?

• Words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns
• Words that name people, places, things, and ideas
• Words that express an action, occurrence, or state of being
• Words that take the place of nouns in a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

What information do adjectives provide about nouns and pronouns?

• The size, color, or quality
• The action being performed
• The person performing the action
• The time the action is taking place

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

What are verbs?

• Words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns
• Words that take the place of nouns in a sentence
• Words that name people, places, things, and ideas
• Words that express an action, occurrence, or state of being

Why is it important to master the parts of speech?

• To make your writing more complex and difficult to understand
• To confuse your audience with technical jargon
• To impress others with your knowledge of grammar
• To communicate your ideas clearly and concisely

What is the purpose of pronouns?

• To express an action, occurrence, or state of being
• To name people, places, things, and ideas
• To take the place of nouns in a sentence
• To describe or modify nouns and pronouns

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

What is the purpose of adjectives?

• To express an action, occurrence, or state of being
• To name people, places, things, and ideas
• To describe or modify nouns and pronouns
• To take the place of nouns in a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B