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An indefinite pronoun does not tell about a certain person, place, or thing.

anyone everyone anything everything

Has anyone seen my book?I can’t find anything in my room!

Write the correct indefinite pronoun to finish the sentence.

1. had fun at the party.

2. I don’t know if played tag.

3. I think danced.

4. I did not play at the party.

5. I helped my mom clean up after the party.

Write a sentence with an indefinite pronoun.

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Everyone Anything

everything anyone

everyone anything

everything anything

everything anyone

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An indefinite pronoun does not tell about a certain person, place, or thing.


Does everyone have a name tag?Did I forget anyone?

Finish the sentence with the correct indefinite pronoun.


1. My dad knows about horses.

2. in his family rides horses.

3. I don’t know about horses.

4. I don’t think in my class rides horses.

5. My dad will teach in my class about horses.

Write a sentence with an indefinite pronoun.

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Fill in the circle by the correct answer.

1. An indefinite pronoun .� tells about a certain person, place, or thing� tells to whom something belongs � does not tell about a certain person, place, or thing

Write the correct indefinite pronoun to finish the sentence.

2. likes to play ball at school.

3. I can’t think of I like to do more.

4. I have not met who does not like to play ball.

Write a sentence with the indefinite pronoun everything.

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Write a sentence with the indefinite pronoun everyone.

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Everyone Anything

everything anything

everyone anyone

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Language Fundamentals • EMC 2882 • © Evan-Moor Corp.24 Use Collective Nouns

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A collective noun names a group of people, animals, or things.

a team of baseball players a flock of birds a pile of newspapers

Read the phrases with collective nouns. Write each collective noun where it belongs in the chart.

a stand of trees a herd of cowsa pile of rocks a line of shoppersa litter of kittens a marching banda colony of ants a fleet of shipsa crowd of football fans

1. 4. 7.

2. 5. 8.

3. 6. 9.

Collective Nouns

People Animals Things

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a class of students a flock of sheep a stack of boxes

Find and circle the collective noun in the sentence. Write it on the line.

1. Our class likes to study animals.

2. We have a stack of books about animals.

3. A large school of fish swam by our boat.

4. A pride of lions lived in the grasslands.

5. A pod of whales played in the waves.

6. The flock of sheep raised a cloud of dust.

Use the word flock to complete the sentence.

7. We looked up and saw

.

Write a sentence using a collective noun.

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1. Our class likes to study animals.

2. We have a stack of books about animals.

3. A large school of fish swam by our boat.

4. A pride of lions lived in the grasslands.

5. A pod of whales played in the waves.

6. The flock of sheep raised a cloud of dust.

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a company of dancers a swarm of bees a pack of paper

Circle the word in the sentence that means a group of people.

1. The dance company will be on our stage.

2. A scout troop cleaned up the park.

Circle the word in the sentence that means a group of animals.

3. The bear ran away from a bee swarm.

4. The herd watches over the baby elephant.

Circle the word in the sentence that means a group of things.

5. Our teacher has a pack of red paper.

6. I have a bunch of grapes in my lunchbox.

Complete the sentence.

7. A collective noun names

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1. The dance company will be on our stage.

2. A scout troop cleaned up the park.

3. The bear ran away from a bee swarm.

4. The herd watches over the baby elephant.

5. Our teacher has a pack of red paper.

6. I have a bunch of grapes in my lunchbox.

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Read the item. Fill in the correct circle.

1. Collective nouns .� name a group of people, animals, or things� always begin with a capital letter� do not name groups of people

Complete the definition. Example: A bunch is a group of grapes.

2. A class is .

3. A litter is .

4. A crowd is .

5. A swarm is .

Write the missing word.

6. There was a of shoppers at the grocery store.

7. We had our tent near a of trees.

8. I found a of ants under the log.

Write a sentence to tell what a collective noun names.

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pack litter line

stand herd pride

flock stack colony

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Concrete nouns name things that you can see, hear, touch, taste, or smell.

Abstract nouns name things that you cannot see, hear, touch, taste, or smell. Abstract nouns are ideas, feelings, or states of being.

Concrete Nouns Abstract Nouns

parents lovefirefighter braveryfriend friendship

Read the bold noun. Can you see, hear, touch, taste, or smell it? Circle yes or no.

1. bed yes no

2. smile yes no

3. comfort yes no

4. hug yes no

5. courage yes no

6. kindness yes no

Read the words. Circle the nouns that you cannot see, hear, touch, taste, or smell.

7. friendship cat child curiosity

friend hope childhood house

Sort the words from number 7.

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yes no

yes no

yes no

friendship cat child curiosity

hope childhood house


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Concrete nouns name things that you can see, hear, touch, taste, or smell.

Abstract nouns name things that you cannot see, hear, touch, taste, or smell. Abstract nouns are ideas, feelings, or states of being.


parents lovefirefighter braveryfriend friendship

Read the nouns. Underline the concrete nouns.

1. beauty flower piano ball truth book

Read the nouns. Underline the abstract nouns.

2. kindness trust success car delight hand

Complete each sentence with the abstract noun.

3. The man showed when he held the door for us.

4. Firefighters show a lot of when they save people.

5. I made three on my birthday.

6. When Mom dances, she has a lot of .

kindness keys

buckets bravery

wishes cakes

shoes joy

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Abstract nouns name things that you cannot see, hear, touch, taste, or smell. Abstract nouns name ideas, feelings, or states of being.

Complete each sentence with an abstract noun from the box.

truth freedom beauty honesty joy curiosity

1. A beautiful flower is full of .

2. There is a song about America that says, “Let ring.”

3. The joyful child is full of .

4. My mom and dad taught me to always tell the .

5. The man showed when he returned the money he found.

6. My cat is sniffing my foot. He has about what I am doing.

Write a sentence using one of the abstract nouns from the box.

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Explain what an abstract noun is.

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Mark the correct answer.

1. An abstract noun .� names a person, place, or thing� names something you can see, hear, touch, taste, or smell� names something you cannot see, hear, touch, taste, or smell� names a specific person

2. Which sentence has all concrete nouns?� Firefighters have a lot of courage.� People have trust in firefighters.� The men and women who fight fires protect us.� They show bravery every day.

3. Which sentence has an abstract noun?� Abe Lincoln had a tall hat.� President Lincoln believed in freedom.� Abraham Lincoln’s picture is on the penny.� Lincoln lived in the state of Illinois.

4. What kind of noun names ideas, feelings, or states of being?

Explain the difference between a concrete noun and an abstract noun.

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Name Verbs

A modal auxiliary verb is a type of helping verb. It gives additional information about the main verb in a sentence. It tells how likely or necessary something is. A modal auxiliary verb always comes before the main verb.

Modal AuxiliaryVerbs Shades of Meaning Examples

can will very likely She can come over today.would could likely She would visit more if she lived closer.may might somewhat likely She might return tomorrow.must have to very necessary You must brush your teeth.should ought to somewhat necessary We should go to the dentist every year.

Read the sentence. Circle the modal auxiliary verb. Underline the main verb.

1. My grandmother can visit tomorrow.

2. We ought to cook a special lunch for Grandma.

3. I might help Dad in the kitchen.

4. We must remember Grandma’s favorite soup recipe.

Read the sentence. Underline the modal auxiliary. Then write a different modal auxiliary to change the meaning as shown.

5. Dad could go to the store on Friday or Saturday.

more possible:

Dad go to the store on Friday or Saturday.

6. We must clean the house before Grandma arrives.

less necessary:

We clean the house before Grandma arrives.

1. My grandmother visit tomorrow.

2. We ought to cook a special lunch for Grandma.cook a special lunch for Grandma.

3. I might help Dad in the kitchen.

4. We remember Grandma’s favorite soup recipe.remember Grandma’s favorite soup recipe.remember Grandma’s favorite soup recipe.

could go to the store on Friday or Saturday.

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Verbs

A modal auxiliary verb gives additional information about the main verb in a sentence. A modal auxiliary verb can change the meaning of a sentence. Modal auxiliary verbs express shades of meaning in different categories.

Sentence without a modal auxiliary verb We are going outside.Sentence with a modal auxiliary verb We have to go outside.

The modal auxiliary verb have to shows that going outside is a requirement.

Modal Auxiliary Verbs Category

can would could abilitywill might may possibilitymust have to requirementshould ought to suggestionmay permission

Complete the sentence with a modal auxiliary verb from the category given.

1. Before you wash the dog, you change your clothes.

2. If you want to be a chef, you know how to cook.

3. If you are careful, you hold the baby bunny.

4. Dad said that he drive me to soccer practice.

5. My family visit the Grand Canyon next summer.

Write a sentence. Use two modal auxiliary verbs from the rule box.

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suggestion

requirement

permission

ability

possibility

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A modal auxiliary verb gives additional information about the main verb in a sentence. A modal auxiliary verb can change the meaning of a sentence.

Read the sentence. Write the modal auxiliary verb that best completes it.

1. If you want to be a good swimmer, you practice o� en.

2. An Olympic swimmer work hard to win a gold medal.

3. If you like to swim, you also learn to dive.

4. A good diver flip and spin in the air.

5. If I practice, I compete in the Olympics someday.

Write a sentence. Use the modal auxiliary verb given in parentheses.

6. (may)

7. (ought to)

Imagine that you discover that someone is copying your answers on a test. Complete these sentences to explain what you would do.

8. I could .

9. I would .

10. I should .

might should

must should

could have to

ought to can

must might

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1. Modal auxiliary verbs .� do not come before the main verb� do not change the meaning of the main verb� make the sentence grammatically correct� can tell how likely or necessary something is

2. Which sentence shows that the action is the most possible?� Brandon may study in the library.� Barbara might study in the library.� Yousef will study in the library. � Yazmin would study in the library.

3. Which modal auxiliary verb is used to express permission?� might� may � will� can

Read the sentence. Complete it with a modal auxiliary verb from the category given.

4. If you want to do well on the spelling test, you study the words.

5. If you want healthy teeth, you brush and floss regularly.

Write a sentence using the modal auxiliary verb given.

6. (might)

7. (can)

suggestion

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Explain the Function of Coordinating Conjunctions

Sentences

A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses. A coordinating conjunction can connect two independent clauses to form a compound sentence.

Jin wears socks and slippers. (connects words)Jin walks into the house and down the stairs. (connects phrases)When Jin is eating lunch and it gets cold, she reheats it. (connects clauses)Jin turns on a light, and she picks up a book. (connects independent clauses)

There are seven coordinating conjunctions. Use FANBOYS to remember them.

F A N B O Y S

for and nor but or yet so

Read the sentence. Circle the coordinating conjunction.

1. Viggo plays baseball and rugby.

2. Meiko dislikes soccer but enjoys golf.

3. Water polo is fun yet challenging.

4. Andy loves sports, so he plays many different ones.

Read the sentence. Circle the coordinating conjunction. On the lines, write the two words that the conjunction connects.

5. Mick watches and plays basketball.

6. Alicia has to choose a pink or yellow helmet.

Explain what a conjunction does.

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1. Viggo plays baseball and rugby.

2. Meiko dislikes soccer but enjoys golf.

3. Water polo is fun yet challenging.

4. Andy loves sports, so he plays many different ones.

5. Mick watches and plays basketball.

6. Alicia has to choose a pink or yellow helmet.

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The function of a coordinating conjunction is to connect words, phrases, or clauses.

You can combine two independent clauses into one compound sentence by adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

Two Independent Clauses Our neighbor is a painter. He is famous.Compound Sentence Our neighbor is a painter, and he is famous.

Read the sentence. Write the function of the coordinating conjunction on the line.

connects independent clauses connects words

connects phrases connects clauses

1. The teacher and students enjoy going on a field trip.

2. The assembly began after morning recess happened but before lunchtime arrived.

3. The principal may be in his office, or he might be in a classroom.

4. Mrs. Mar told me to return the hall pass and go to my seat.

5. Jada follows classroom rules, for she feels the rules are important.

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1. The function of a conjunction is to connect .� verb phrases only� only proper nouns� words, phrases, and clauses� two different sentences

2. Which sentence has a coordinating conjunction that connects phrases?� Roshana and Al do an art project together.� Katie remembered the scissors but forgot the tape. � Glue and paper are needed to do this project.� Jordan likes art, so he enjoys art class.

Write a coordinating conjunction to complete the sentence.

3. You may cut the tissue paper with scissors, you can tear it by hand.

4. Roger likes glitter, he strongly dislikes glitter glue.

5. Mason shops for art supplies goes to his art club.

Explain the function of the coordinating conjunction in the following sentence.

6. Bailey couldn’t find a paintbrush, so she used a cotton ball instead.

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Identify and Use Intensive Pronouns

Pronouns

An intensive pronoun emphasizes the subject of a sentence or word group. An intensive pronoun shows that the subject is important because of what it does or is.

I myself make breakfast every morning. You yourself are the best singer in the group.

Intensive pronouns are the same words as reflexive pronouns, but they are very different.

myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves

• An intensive pronoun is not the object of the action.

Terry herself is the champion at her school.

• A reflexive pronoun is the object of the action.

Dad bought himself a new television.

Read the sentence. Circle the intensive pronoun.

1. Maddy started an after-school pet service herself.

2. Juliana and Steve walk their dogs themselves.

3. Patrick himself bathes and grooms the dogs.

4. Dad and I hired Maddy ourselves.

5. The dogs themselves love Maddy.

Read the sentence. Write an intensive pronoun to complete it.

6. Emily cleans the birdcages.

7. You have brushed the cats.

8. Morgan and I have fed the puppies .

9. The building has been cleaned many times.

10. I enjoy working with animals.

1. Maddy started an after-school pet service

2. Juliana and Steve walk their dogs

3. Patrick himself bathes and grooms the dogs.

4. Dad and I hired Maddy

5. The dogs themselves love Maddy.

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Pronouns

An intensive pronoun emphasizes the subject of a sentenceor word group.

Pierre and Keith themselves play instruments.

myself yourself himself herself itself ourselves yourselves themselves

Read the paragraph. Write intensive pronouns after the subjects in the paragraph. The first one has been done for you.

1. Ned’s and Gabe’s sister, Ruth, is going to a nature camp. Ned and Gabe

themselves have been to the same nature camp. The nature camp

is older than their parents. You and your friends

would probably like it. Next summer, I would like to go to the camp .

Counselor Peterson started the camp decades ago. Ever since the

beginning, he and his family have

been running the activities at the camp. Perhaps you

will be able to visit the camp one day.

Write a sentence using an intensive pronoun correctly.

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1. Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun correctly?� The kitchen itself is extremely messy.� The woman bought new furniture for herself.� A tourist mailed a postcard to himself.� My family and I cook a big dinner for ourselves.

2. Which sentence uses an intensive pronoun correctly?� You and Brendan did a good job yourselves.� I take care of myself.� Grace injured herself.� Many people know how to protect themselves.

Read the sentence. Write an intensive pronoun to complete it.

3. Laurence has run a marathon.

4. Porsha and I have lifted weights .

5. Sandy can do the long jump.

6. I will jog around the track .

7. Ramona and Pedro have attempted the high jump.

Write a sentence using an intensive pronoun correctly.

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