Places: theater, Minnesota, park, ________. Choose the word that completes the list with another place noun.

Things: car, television, hat, ________. Choose the word that completes the list with another thing noun.

Ideas: inspiration, joy, freedom, ________. Choose the word that completes the list with another idea noun.

Common or Proper Nouns: Common: actor, planet, month, ________. Choose the word that completes the list with another common noun.

Common or Proper Nouns: Proper: Adam Sandler, Venus, November, ________. Choose the word that completes the list with another proper noun.

Concrete or Abstract Nouns: Concrete: bell, skunk, sand, apple, ________. Choose the word that completes the list with another concrete noun.

Concrete or Abstract Nouns: Abstract: pride, sadness, uncertainty, independence, ________. Choose the word that completes the list with another abstract noun.

Singular or Plural Nouns: Singular: city, foot, monster, ________. Choose the word that completes the list with another singular noun.

Singular or Plural Nouns: Plural: cities, feet, monsters, ________. Choose the word that completes the list with another plural noun.

Collective Nouns: A collective noun names a group of people or things. Example: herd, media, pack, ________. Choose the word that completes the list with another collective noun.

Compound Nouns: A compound noun is a single noun that is formed by combining two or more words. Example: footprint, doghouse, backpack, ________. Choose the word that completes the list with another compound noun.

Possessive Nouns: A possessive noun shows ownership or relationship. Example: hiker’s boots, Karen’s car, ________. Choose the phrase that completes the list with another possessive noun.

Finding Nouns: Underline every noun in each sentence. Of all the world’s monsters, the dragon is best known. Select all the nouns in the sentence.

Finding Nouns: Underline every noun in each sentence. Ancient cultures imagined the dragon as a giant snake. Select all the nouns in the sentence.

Finding Nouns: Underline every noun in each sentence. During the Middle Ages, dragons were depicted with wings and legs, breathing fire. Select all the nouns in the sentence.

Finding Nouns: Underline every noun in each sentence. Dragons resemble lizards in the artwork of earlier cultures. Select all the nouns in the sentence.

Finding Nouns: Underline every noun in each sentence. Mythology tells the story of Hydra, a nine-headed dragon. Select all the nouns in the sentence.

Finding Nouns: Underline every noun in each sentence. For centuries, Scotland has claimed the monster of Loch Ness. Select all the nouns in the sentence.

Finding Nouns: Underline every noun in each sentence. Some people claim to have seen Nessie and even photographed the monster. Select all the nouns in the sentence.

Finding Nouns: Underline every noun in each sentence. Indeed, cameras have detected a large, moving object in the waters of the loch. Select all the nouns in the sentence.

Finding Nouns: Underline every noun in each sentence. The mysterious serpent has inspired writers, scientists, and preservationists. Select all the nouns in the sentence.

Finding Nouns: Underline every noun in each sentence. There may actually be some unknown creatures living in this body of fresh water! Select all the nouns in the sentence.

Exercise: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. Circle the noun(s) and underline the verb(s) in the sentence. Above each verb, write A if it is an action verb or L if it is a linking verb. For the sentence: "The man paused before climbing the mountain," which words are the verbs in the sentence?

Exercise: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. Circle the noun(s) and underline the verb(s) in the sentence. Above each verb, write A if it is an action verb or L if it is a linking verb. In the sentence "The whole Yukon appeared white," what type of verb is appeared?

Exercise: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. Circle the noun(s) and underline the verb(s) in the sentence. Above each verb, write A if it is an action verb or L if it is a linking verb. In the sentence "The man was cold," what type of verb is was?

Exercise: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. Circle the noun(s) and underline the verb(s) in the sentence. Above each verb, write A if it is an action verb or L if it is a linking verb. In the sentence "The temperature dipped to fifty degrees below zero," what type of verb is dipped?

Exercise: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. Circle the noun(s) and underline the verb(s) in the sentence. Above each verb, write A if it is an action verb or L if it is a linking verb. In the sentence "Still, the man began his journey," what type of verb is began?

Exercise: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. Circle the noun(s) and underline the verb(s) in the sentence. Above each verb, write A if it is an action verb or L if it is a linking verb. For the sentence: "He felt hungry and thought about lunch all day," which words are the verbs in the sentence?

Exercise: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. Circle the noun(s) and underline the verb(s) in the sentence. Above each verb, write A if it is an action verb or L if it is a linking verb. In the sentence "The moisture on his mustache appeared disgusting!" what type of verb is appeared?

Exercise: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. Circle the noun(s) and underline the verb(s) in the sentence. Above each verb, write A if it is an action verb or L if it is a linking verb. For the sentence: "After he rubbed his hands along his nose, it became numb again," which words are the verbs in the sentence?

Exercise: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. Circle the noun(s) and underline the verb(s) in the sentence. Above each verb, write A if it is an action verb or L if it is a linking verb. In the sentence "The dog floundered," what type of verb is floundered?

Exercise: Identifying Action and Linking Verbs. Circle the noun(s) and underline the verb(s) in the sentence. Above each verb, write A if it is an action verb or L if it is a linking verb. For the sentence: "The man’s hands grew numb, as the coldness grew and grew," which words are the verbs in the sentence?

Helping Verbs. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "Our friends will be coming to the birthday party late." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Helping Verbs. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "The principal does like your project." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Helping Verbs. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "You should have gone with your dad." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Helping Verbs. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "The forward did play well." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Helping Verbs. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "Your project will be seen by several people." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Helping Verbs. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "The girls are laughing really loud." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Helping Verbs. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "Anyone can join knowledge bowl." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Helping Verbs. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "The advisor will welcome you with open arms." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Be careful of adverbs that interrupt verb phrases—do not include them in your verb phrases. Words like not, never, always, sometimes, rarely are called adverbs because they modify the verb phrase—they are not part of the verb phrase. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "Our friends will not be coming to the birthday party late." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Be careful of adverbs that interrupt verb phrases—do not include them in your verb phrases. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "You should never go alone." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Be careful of adverbs that interrupt verb phrases—do not include them in your verb phrases. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "I don’t want any excuses." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Be careful of adverbs that interrupt verb phrases—do not include them in your verb phrases. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "Students sometimes make lame excuses." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Be careful of adverbs that interrupt verb phrases—do not include them in your verb phrases. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "I had always wondered the truth." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Be careful of adverbs that interrupt verb phrases—do not include them in your verb phrases. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "Sheila rarely misses a free throw in practice." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Be careful of adverbs that interrupt verb phrases—do not include them in your verb phrases. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "However, Sheila does not make them in games." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Be careful of adverbs that interrupt verb phrases—do not include them in your verb phrases. Circle nouns and underline the complete verb phrase in the sentence: "I will always expect your best in class." Which option shows the complete verb phrase?

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: Ted has taken several classes in photographic journalism.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: The thoughtful audience remained silent throughout the performance.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: The new models will use less fuel and get better mileage.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: Gloria bought a yellow shirt and white jeans.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: The senior class is studying European history.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: Mauna Loa is a large volcano on one of the Hawaiian islands.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: Red apples usually are crisp and juicy.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: The reporters asked insightful questions during the interview.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: The agents found the secret documents in an old suitcase.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: The miners talked to the press after the terrifying ordeal.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: The refreshing water cooled my hot feet.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: The travel magazine included an article about Japanese gardens.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: Everyone enjoys a relaxing day at the beach.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: I can see about ten umbrellas from where I am standing.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: Those umbrellas protect sensitive skin from harmful sunlight.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: I usually sunbathe in a place with fewer people.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: I have gone there for several years.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: The hot sand burned my feet.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: When I go to that beach, I take cold drinks and salty snacks.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: If I am lucky, I can read an interesting book for a few hours.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: Little children play quietly near their parents.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: I like to go for long walks on the beach.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: I look for colorful shells and more rocks for my collection.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: I can see cruise ships on the way to Mexican resorts.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: I imagine exciting trips to South American ports.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: In my mind, I see Spanish galleons at the bottom of the ocean.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: Chests with rare coins and gold necklaces lie below the surface.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: The sight of a beach ball ends this daydream.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: I returned to my soft blanket on the beach.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: The angry gulls flew away when I disturbed them.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: Soon they settle down, and a peaceful feeling descends on all of us.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: Someday I would like to buy a house near the blue ocean.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: I would sit on a comfortable chair on my porch and look at the sea.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: I would watch gentle sunrises and spectacular sunsets every day.

Find the adjectives—include articles; select all adjectives in the sentence: I would never leave that beach again.

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence The dictator callously disregarded the wishes of his people, what does the adverb callously modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence The stadium was virtually silent after our heartbreaking loss, what does the adverb virtually modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence My grandparents usually go to bed at ten o'clock, what does the adverb usually modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence We were very definitely told to come to this door, what does the adverb very modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence The sun never shines brightly in this corner of my garden, what does the adverb never modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence The sound of your voice is barely audible in this loud room, what does the adverb barely modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence This speaker chooses her words quite carefully, what does the adverb quite modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence You need to be more meticulous when you do your proofreading, what does the adverb more modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence We were extremely shocked when we heard the bad news yesterday, what does the adverb extremely modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence The library closes early on Saturdays during the summer, what does the adverb early modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence Have you learned yet who won the championship?, what does the adverb yet modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence The speaker was somewhat annoyed that the microphone wasn’t working properly, what does the adverb somewhat modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence The rock band arrived at the concert late and went right on stage, what does the adverb late modify?

Identify Words Modified by Adverbs: Decide whether the boldfaced adverb modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. In the sentence The wind blew surprisingly strongly all night, what does the adverb surprisingly modify?

Identifying Adverb: Underline each adverb and draw an arrow to the word being modified. In the sentence We cleaned the house thoroughly last week, which word is the adverb?

Identifying Adverb: Underline each adverb and draw an arrow to the word being modified. In the sentence Sandra rearranged the furniture yesterday, which word is the adverb?

Identifying Adverb: Underline each adverb and draw an arrow to the word being modified. In the sentence Drivers on the expressway must be very careful, which word is the adverb?

Identifying Adverb: Underline each adverb and draw an arrow to the word being modified. In the sentence The votes for mayor are still being counted, which word is the adverb?

Identifying Adverb: Underline each adverb and draw an arrow to the word being modified. In the sentence Jill does exceptionally fine work, which word is the adverb?

Identifying Adverb: Underline each adverb and draw an arrow to the word being modified. In the sentence The Indian rugs were incredibly expensive, which word is the adverb?

Identifying Adverb: Underline each adverb and draw an arrow to the word being modified. In the sentence I heard your question clearly, but I don’t know the answer, which word is the adverb?

Identifying Adverb: Underline each adverb and draw an arrow to the word being modified. In the sentence The city often holds concerts in the park, which word is the adverb?

Identifying Adverb: Underline each adverb and draw an arrow to the word being modified. In the sentence The current is too dangerous for swimming, which word is the adverb?

Identifying Adverb: Underline each adverb and draw an arrow to the word being modified. In the sentence The wind was bitterly cold during the month of December, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence The ship sailed smoothly into the harbor, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence My neighbor absolutely adores her cat, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence Put the new bookcase there, please, which word functions as an adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence It rained heavily for most of the night, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence This author writes exceptionally gripping novels, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence He is surprisingly graceful for a heavy man, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence Tomorrow the painters begin work on our house, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence Many doctors consider bungee jumping an unnecessarily dangerous sport, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence Can you believe that the plane actually arrived early?, which words are adverbs? Select all that apply.

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence You must breathe more deeply at this altitude, which words are adverbs? Select all that apply.

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence My ears and nose became quite cold as we waited for the bus, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence Patiently, Adam shelled the peas, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence The president vetoed the tax bill recently, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence Emergency doctors quickly surrounded the incoming patient, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence As the balloon soared higher, we gripped the supports tightly with our hands, which words are adverbs? Select all that apply.

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence Brad began to draft his report on T.S. Eliot immediately after supper, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence The dispatcher gave directions clearly but swiftly to the rescue squad, which words are adverbs? Select all that apply.

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence The tree trunks still smoldered, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence The children tried hard to please their mother on her birthday, which word is the adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence Fun, food, and football go together, which word functions as an adverb?

Finding Adverbs: Circle the noun(s), label the verb(s) and adjective(s), and underline each adverb once and draw an arrow to the word it modifies. In the sentence On a really quiet night, you can hear a train whistle far in the distance, which words are adverbs? Select all that apply.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all antecedents of the pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all antecedents of the pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all antecedents of the pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all antecedents of the pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all antecedents of the pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all antecedents of the pronouns.

Finding the Pronouns and Antecedents — From the sentence, select all pronouns.