Grammar Grammar

What is a prepositional phrase?

• A phrase that describes an action in a sentence.

• A phrase that begins with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun. Example: in the park, with a friend.

• A phrase that connects two independent clauses.

• A phrase that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is an adjective?

• A word that describes or modifies a noun.

• A type of verb that shows action.

• A word that connects phrases or clauses.

• A word that expresses a strong emotion.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.K.5B

What is an example of a sentence using a prepositional phrase?

• The cat is under the table.

• She runs quickly to the store.

• He is playing soccer in the park.

• They will arrive tomorrow.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the role of verbs in a sentence?

• Verbs express emotions and feelings.

• Verbs are used to describe nouns.

• Verbs express actions, states, or occurrences and are essential for forming sentences.

• Verbs are only used in questions.

What is the purpose of using adjectives in writing?

• Adjectives are used to replace nouns in a sentence.

• Adjectives enhance writing by adding detail and helping to create vivid imagery.

• Adjectives are primarily used to connect clauses in a sentence.

• Adjectives serve to simplify complex ideas in writing.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

What is a verb?

• A word that describes an action, occurrence, or state of being.

• A type of noun that represents a person, place, or thing.

• A word that modifies a noun or pronoun.

• A conjunction that connects words or phrases.

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

What is the difference between a noun and a pronoun?

• A noun is a type of verb, while a pronoun is a type of adjective.

• A noun names a specific person, place, thing, or idea, while a pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition.

• A noun is always singular, while a pronoun can be plural.

• A noun can only refer to tangible objects, while a pronoun can refer to abstract concepts.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Provide an example of a sentence with an adjective and a noun.

• The tall building is impressive.

• She runs quickly every morning.

• The cat slept on the mat.

• He is a very good player.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

What is a noun?

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

• A type of verb that shows action.

• A word that describes an adjective.

• A phrase that connects two clauses.

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is an adverb?

• A word that modifies a noun

• A word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb

• A type of conjunction

• A word that describes a place

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CCSS.L.3.1A