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the nouns and circle all of the adjectives.the nouns and circle all of the adjectives.

““That's always seemed so ridiculous to me, That's always seemed so ridiculous to me, that people want to be around someone that people want to be around someone because they're pretty. It's like picking because they're pretty. It's like picking your breakfast cereals based on color your breakfast cereals based on color instead of taste.” instead of taste.” ― ― John Green, , Paper Towns

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►Copy the sentence below. Underline the nouns and circle the adjectives. Copy the sentence below. Underline the nouns and circle the adjectives.

Be a voice, not an echo.Be a voice, not an echo.►Next list the nouns and write if they are abstract or concrete; singular, plural, or collective; and proper Next list the nouns and write if they are abstract or concrete; singular, plural, or collective; and proper

or common. List the adjectives and tell what kind they are: adjective, proper adjective, or article.or common. List the adjectives and tell what kind they are: adjective, proper adjective, or article.

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Answer True or False to each of the statements Answer True or False to each of the statements below.below.

___ Hunting is a sport.___ Hunting is a sport.

___ Animals have no feelings.___ Animals have no feelings.

___ Hunting is evil.___ Hunting is evil.

___ Hunting is unfair.___ Hunting is unfair.

___ Animals have emotions.___ Animals have emotions.

___ Strength is more important than intelligence.___ Strength is more important than intelligence.

___ Bringing a gun to a knife fight is fair___ Bringing a gun to a knife fight is fair

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GRAB A LITERATURE BOOK FROM THE BACK GRAB A LITERATURE BOOK FROM THE BACK and open to pg. 205and open to pg. 205

Think about the reasons Zaroff said he Think about the reasons Zaroff said he might have to stop hunting. Make some might have to stop hunting. Make some notes about what characteristics you’d give notes about what characteristics you’d give to an animal you were creating to solve this to an animal you were creating to solve this problem. problem.

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Directions: The same word may be a noun in one sentence and a verb in Directions: The same word may be a noun in one sentence and a verb in another. In each instance below, determine whether the underlined another. In each instance below, determine whether the underlined word is used as a noun or a verb. word is used as a noun or a verb.

1. In both 1. In both playsplays she had been cast in the role of an attorney. she had been cast in the role of an attorney.

2. I am going to 2. I am going to paperpaper the wall in the bedroom myself. the wall in the bedroom myself.

3. The 3. The timetime for action has arrived. for action has arrived.

4. Who is going to 4. Who is going to timetime the contest? the contest?

5. Because of my sprained ankle, I can’t 5. Because of my sprained ankle, I can’t climbclimb on the roof to fix the on the roof to fix the antenna.antenna.

6. The 6. The climbclimb up Walton Mountain took us two hours. up Walton Mountain took us two hours.

7. He 7. He playsplays chess like an expert. chess like an expert.

8. The deserted 8. The deserted househouse on the hill will soon be demolished. on the hill will soon be demolished.

9. This apartment complex can 9. This apartment complex can househouse up to a thousand people. up to a thousand people.

10. Did you 10. Did you handhand in your paper on time? in your paper on time?

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Take ActionTake Action

An action verb tells what the subject of the sentence is doing. An action verb tells what the subject of the sentence is doing.

Example: The baby crawled across the room to her mother. Example: The baby crawled across the room to her mother.

Read each of the following sentences. Underline the action verbs.Read each of the following sentences. Underline the action verbs.

There may be more than one action verb in each sentence.There may be more than one action verb in each sentence.

1. Jordan raised his hand and asked for help.1. Jordan raised his hand and asked for help.

2. Mom popped a bag of popcorn in the microwave.2. Mom popped a bag of popcorn in the microwave.

3. Josh flew on an airplane to Minneapolis.3. Josh flew on an airplane to Minneapolis.

4. Yukiko applied to six different colleges across the country.4. Yukiko applied to six different colleges across the country.

5. The class rode the bus to the museum for a field trip. 5. The class rode the bus to the museum for a field trip.

6. Hector ate his dinner and then watched a movie.6. Hector ate his dinner and then watched a movie.


Action or Being?Action or Being?

A verb is a word that expresses action or being. A sentenceA verb is a word that expresses action or being. A sentence

cannot exist without a verb.cannot exist without a verb.

Examples: Taylor Examples: Taylor ranran to the end of the street and back. to the end of the street and back.

(action)(action)

Now Taylor Now Taylor isis exhausted. (being) exhausted. (being)

Read each of the following sentences. Decide whether each sentence containsRead each of the following sentences. Decide whether each sentence contains

a verb that expresses action or being. Write A on the line if it contains an actiona verb that expresses action or being. Write A on the line if it contains an action

verb. Write B on the line if it contains a verb that expresses being. verb. Write B on the line if it contains a verb that expresses being.

___ 1. Kwame took his driver’s test last week. ___ 1. Kwame took his driver’s test last week.

___ 2. He made a mistake parallel parking.___ 2. He made a mistake parallel parking.

___ 3. Kwame was upset that he didn’t pass his test. ___ 3. Kwame was upset that he didn’t pass his test.

___ 4. He plans on taking his test again next month. ___ 4. He plans on taking his test again next month.

___ 5. He is excited to try one more time.___ 5. He is excited to try one more time.


Transitive and Intransitive VerbsTransitive and Intransitive Verbs

A transitive verb is a verb that has an object. An intransitive verb does not A transitive verb is a verb that has an object. An intransitive verb does not have an object. To find out if a verb has an object, ask the question what? have an object. To find out if a verb has an object, ask the question what? or whom? after reading the verb. or whom? after reading the verb.

Examples: I walked my dog around the block. (Dog is the object, so the verb is Examples: I walked my dog around the block. (Dog is the object, so the verb is transitive.)transitive.)

I walked around the block. (Walked what? Walked whom? There is no object, so I walked around the block. (Walked what? Walked whom? There is no object, so the verb is intransitive.)the verb is intransitive.)

Decide if the verb is transitive (T) or intransitive (I). Write the correct letter on Decide if the verb is transitive (T) or intransitive (I). Write the correct letter on the line. the line.

___ 1. Holly rocked her baby to sleep. ___ 1. Holly rocked her baby to sleep.

___ 2. Omar ran down the football field. ___ 2. Omar ran down the football field.

___ 3. He scored a touchdown just in time. ___ 3. He scored a touchdown just in time.

___ 4. Lindsay raised her hand to ask a question. ___ 4. Lindsay raised her hand to ask a question.

___ 5. John drove to the store to buy milk. ___ 5. John drove to the store to buy milk.

___ 6. Juanita swam across the lake and back.___ 6. Juanita swam across the lake and back.


Verb PhrasesVerb Phrases

Remember that a verb phrase is a group of words that contains aRemember that a verb phrase is a group of words that contains a

main verb and one or more helping verbs.main verb and one or more helping verbs.

Read the following sentences. Underline the verb phrases. Read the following sentences. Underline the verb phrases.

1. I will be finished in an hour. 1. I will be finished in an hour.

2. You should write a letter to the editor.2. You should write a letter to the editor.

3. We are giving you a ride to practice, right?3. We are giving you a ride to practice, right?

4. Jennifer is going to visit her grandparents for the holidays.4. Jennifer is going to visit her grandparents for the holidays.

5. We might take a vacation next year. 5. We might take a vacation next year.

6. You have been running for over an hour!6. You have been running for over an hour!

7. I was rushing to my appointment this morning. 7. I was rushing to my appointment this morning.

8. They were looking for a place to stay.8. They were looking for a place to stay.


► AdverbsAdverbs

An An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or anotheranother

adverb. Adverbs tell adverb. Adverbs tell how, when, where, how much, and why. Manyhow, when, where, how much, and why. Many

adverbs end with the letters adverbs end with the letters -ly.-ly.

Examples: near, always, very, lovelyExamples: near, always, very, lovely

Read the words below. Check the words that are adverbs.Read the words below. Check the words that are adverbs.

1. greatly1. greatly 2. well 2. well 3. too3. too 4. for4. for

5. yesterday5. yesterday 6. carefully6. carefully 7. bright7. bright 8. often8. often

9. almost9. almost 10. nor10. nor 11. fast11. fast 12. windy12. windy

13. also13. also 14. nice14. nice 15. unexpectedly15. unexpectedly

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Adverbs in ActionAdverbs in Action

Remember that an Remember that an adverb is a word that modifies a verb, anadverb is a word that modifies a verb, an

adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs tell adjective, or another adverb. Adverbs tell how, when, where, howhow, when, where, how

much, and why. Many adverbs end with the letters -ly.much, and why. Many adverbs end with the letters -ly.

Underline the adverbs in the following sentences.Underline the adverbs in the following sentences.

1. You’re finished already? You completed the test too quickly. (3)1. You’re finished already? You completed the test too quickly. (3)

2. The children quietly watched the movie and then went outside. (2)2. The children quietly watched the movie and then went outside. (2)

3. Sometimes I walk to school, but usually I take the bus. (2)3. Sometimes I walk to school, but usually I take the bus. (2)

4. Don’t ever speak to me like that again! (2)4. Don’t ever speak to me like that again! (2)

5. Yesterday we took a field trip, and today we’ll write a paper about it. 5. Yesterday we took a field trip, and today we’ll write a paper about it. (2)(2)

6. The students eagerly gathered near the gym. (1)6. The students eagerly gathered near the gym. (1)

7. I think I’ll write more in my journal later. (2)7. I think I’ll write more in my journal later. (2)


InterjectionsInterjections

An An interjection is a word or group of words that shows feeling. interjection is a word or group of words that shows feeling. AnAn

interjection is separated from the rest of the sentence by a commainterjection is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma

or an exclamation point.or an exclamation point.

Examples: Well, I have to start my homework.Examples: Well, I have to start my homework.

Wow! You finished your homework already?Wow! You finished your homework already?

Write a sentence with an interjection to express each of the feelingsWrite a sentence with an interjection to express each of the feelings

listed below.listed below.

1. excitement ____________________________________________________1. excitement ____________________________________________________

2. disappointment ________________________________________________2. disappointment ________________________________________________

3. fear __________________________________________________________3. fear __________________________________________________________

4. surprise ______________________________________________________4. surprise ______________________________________________________

5. disbelief ______________________________________________________5. disbelief ______________________________________________________


ConjunctionsConjunctions

A A conjunction is a word that joins other words or groups of words.conjunction is a word that joins other words or groups of words.

A A coordinating conjunction is made up of one connecting word.coordinating conjunction is made up of one connecting word.

A A correlative conjunction is made up of two connecting words.correlative conjunction is made up of two connecting words.

Examples: and, but, or, for, nor, so, yet (coordinating)Examples: and, but, or, for, nor, so, yet (coordinating)

either/or, neither/nor (correlative)either/or, neither/nor (correlative)

Copy each sentence and Copy each sentence and underlineunderline the conjunctions in the following the conjunctions in the following sentences.sentences.

1. Bring either your sneakers or your boots.1. Bring either your sneakers or your boots.

2. Whether we go to the fair or we stay home will depend on the weather.2. Whether we go to the fair or we stay home will depend on the weather.

3. I want to finish my homework, but I’d rather go to the mall.3. I want to finish my homework, but I’d rather go to the mall.

4. Please run and get your book out of your locker.4. Please run and get your book out of your locker.

5. I forgot not only my uniform but also my glove for the game today.5. I forgot not only my uniform but also my glove for the game today.

6. First we will review the material, and then we will have the quiz.6. First we will review the material, and then we will have the quiz.


Pronouns and AntecedentsPronouns and Antecedents

Recall that a pronoun is used to replace a noun to avoid unnecessary Recall that a pronoun is used to replace a noun to avoid unnecessary repetition. The word that the pronoun replaces is called its repetition. The word that the pronoun replaces is called its antecedent.antecedent.

Example: Veronica loves her new MP3 player. She uses it at Example: Veronica loves her new MP3 player. She uses it at the gym the gym every day.every day.

((Veronica is the antecedent for her and She. MP3 player Veronica is the antecedent for her and She. MP3 player is the antecedent is the antecedent for for it.)it.)

Read the following sentences. Underline the pronouns, and circle their Read the following sentences. Underline the pronouns, and circle their antecedents.antecedents.

1. Mrs. Edwards always writes her comments at the end of the essays.1. Mrs. Edwards always writes her comments at the end of the essays.

2. Jorge and Derek said they need a ride to school in the morning.2. Jorge and Derek said they need a ride to school in the morning.

3. The gym was decorated more than it had been in previous years.3. The gym was decorated more than it had been in previous years.

4. The mother woke up her children before they could wake up on their own.4. The mother woke up her children before they could wake up on their own.

5. Miranda failed her math test, so she will retake it next week.5. Miranda failed her math test, so she will retake it next week.


PrepositionsPrepositionsA A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between apreposition is a word that shows the relationship between a

noun or a pronoun and another word in the sentence. noun or a pronoun and another word in the sentence.

Hint: Remember – Anywhere a cat can be…Hint: Remember – Anywhere a cat can be…

Example: The cat ran down the stairs, across the floor, and Example: The cat ran down the stairs, across the floor, and behind the couch.behind the couch.

List as many prepositions as you can in List as many prepositions as you can in the space below. You should be able to the space below. You should be able to think of at least think of at least twentytwenty..

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noun or a pronoun and another word in the sentence. noun or a pronoun and another word in the sentence.

Hint: Remember – Anywhere a cat can be…Hint: Remember – Anywhere a cat can be…

Example: The cat ran down the stairs, across the floor, and behind Example: The cat ran down the stairs, across the floor, and behind the couch.the couch.

Copy the following sentences. Underline each preposition.Copy the following sentences. Underline each preposition.

1. The dog jumped onto the couch. (1)1. The dog jumped onto the couch. (1)

2. I’m going to the movies with Emily tonight. (2)2. I’m going to the movies with Emily tonight. (2)

3. Please don’t wait until Sunday to start your paper. (1)3. Please don’t wait until Sunday to start your paper. (1)

4. There will be no talking during the presentations. (1)4. There will be no talking during the presentations. (1)

5. Will you sit beside me at the assembly? (2)5. Will you sit beside me at the assembly? (2)

6. We went inside the house when it started raining. (1)6. We went inside the house when it started raining. (1)

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noun or a pronoun and another word in the sentence. A preposition noun or a pronoun and another word in the sentence. A preposition must be following by AN OBJECT. This object generally answers the must be following by AN OBJECT. This object generally answers the question WHO or WHAT after the preposition.question WHO or WHAT after the preposition.

Copy the following sentences. Underline each preposition and Copy the following sentences. Underline each preposition and circle the object circle the object ofof the preposition. the preposition.

1. Some organizations plan trips for students, combining 1. Some organizations plan trips for students, combining education, service and adventure. (1)education, service and adventure. (1)

2. These trips offer young people special opportunities in other 2. These trips offer young people special opportunities in other countries. countries.

3. These teens visit small villages instead of tourist attractions.3. These teens visit small villages instead of tourist attractions.

4. They get to know the people in addition to the countryside. 4. They get to know the people in addition to the countryside.

5. Sometimes they work with local teenagers on projects.5. Sometimes they work with local teenagers on projects.

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NounsNounsConcrete or Abstract?Concrete or Abstract?

Remember that a Remember that a concrete noun names a person, place, or thingconcrete noun names a person, place, or thing

that can be sensed with one of the five senses. An that can be sensed with one of the five senses. An abstract nounabstract noun

names an idea or quality and cannot be sensed with one of thenames an idea or quality and cannot be sensed with one of the

five senses.five senses.

For each of the following nouns, write For each of the following nouns, write C on the line if it is a concreteC on the line if it is a concrete

noun or noun or A if it is an abstract noun.A if it is an abstract noun.

1. Ocean1. Ocean 2. aviary2. aviary 3. sorrow3. sorrow 4. 4. communicationcommunication

5. Earth5. Earth 6. beauty6. beauty 7. grandmother7. grandmother 8. justice8. justice

9. Ability9. Ability 10. Miami10. Miami 11. bracelet11. bracelet 12. belief12. belief

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NounsNounsCommon and Proper NounsCommon and Proper Nouns

A A common noun names a person, place, or thing. A proper nouncommon noun names a person, place, or thing. A proper noun

names a particular person, place, or thing.names a particular person, place, or thing.

Common nouns: teacher, school, calendarCommon nouns: teacher, school, calendar

Proper nouns: Mrs. Ramirez, Riverdale High School,Proper nouns: Mrs. Ramirez, Riverdale High School,

Read the following sentences. Underline the common nouns once. UnderlineRead the following sentences. Underline the common nouns once. Underline

the proper nouns twice.the proper nouns twice.

1. My grandmother came to the United States from Ireland before the Great 1. My grandmother came to the United States from Ireland before the Great Depression.Depression.

2. My brother usually drives us to school in his Toyota Camry.2. My brother usually drives us to school in his Toyota Camry.

3. Ryan works nights and weekends at Parker’s Restaurant.3. Ryan works nights and weekends at Parker’s Restaurant.

4. Aunt Hilda bought me an iPod for my birthday.4. Aunt Hilda bought me an iPod for my birthday.

5. When I graduate from high school, I’m going to college at Boston 5. When I graduate from high school, I’m going to college at Boston University.University.

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NounsNounsMaking Proper NounsMaking Proper Nouns

Remember that a Remember that a common noun names a person, place, or thing.common noun names a person, place, or thing.

A A proper noun names a particular person, place, or thing.proper noun names a particular person, place, or thing.

Make each of the common nouns below into proper nouns. The first one Make each of the common nouns below into proper nouns. The first one has been done for you.has been done for you.

1. road ______________________1. road ______________________ 2. river ______________________2. river ______________________

3. store ______________________3. store ______________________ 4. teacher ____________________4. teacher ____________________

5. aunt ______________________5. aunt ______________________ 6. park ______________________6. park ______________________

7. month ____________________7. month ____________________ 8. school _____________________8. school _____________________

9. car _______________________9. car _______________________ 10. holiday ____________________10. holiday ____________________

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NounsNounsCompound or Collective?Compound or Collective?

A A compound noun is a noun that includes more than one word. compound noun is a noun that includes more than one word. Compound Compound nouns may contain two or more words, hyphenated words, or two words that nouns may contain two or more words, hyphenated words, or two words that are combined as one. are combined as one. Examples: dining room, babysitter, turtleneckExamples: dining room, babysitter, turtleneck

A A collective noun names a group of people or things. Examples: team, collective noun names a group of people or things. Examples: team, class, flockclass, flock

Below is a list of compound and collective nouns. Create a two-column chart, Below is a list of compound and collective nouns. Create a two-column chart, labeling one column “Compound” and one column “Collective.” Write the labeling one column “Compound” and one column “Collective.” Write the words in the appropriate columns.words in the appropriate columns.

First aid First aid ganggang home runhome run post officepost office groupgroup

washing machinewashing machine sleeping bagsleeping bag crewcrew leagueleague

PaperbackPaperback crowdcrowd tribetribe fish tankfish tank

FamilyFamily bystanderbystander orchestraorchestra greenhousegreenhouse

HerdHerd motorcyclemotorcycle softwaresoftware committeecommittee

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PronounsPronouns

A A pronoun is a word that takes the place of one or more pronoun is a word that takes the place of one or more nouns.nouns.

Pronouns are used to eliminate repetition in speaking and writing.Pronouns are used to eliminate repetition in speaking and writing.

Example: Rachel and Joey ran around the track until theyExample: Rachel and Joey ran around the track until they

got too tired.got too tired.

((They replaces the repetition of Rachel and Joey.)They replaces the repetition of Rachel and Joey.)

The following sentences do not use pronouns. Rewrite the sentencesThe following sentences do not use pronouns. Rewrite the sentences

using pronouns to avoid repetition.using pronouns to avoid repetition.

1. Bianca and Erin went to the mall to shop for Bianca and Erin’s 1. Bianca and Erin went to the mall to shop for Bianca and Erin’s prom dresses.prom dresses.

2. Bianca found the exact dress that Bianca was looking for.2. Bianca found the exact dress that Bianca was looking for.

3. Erin found a dress that Erin loved, but the dress wasn’t Erin’s size.3. Erin found a dress that Erin loved, but the dress wasn’t Erin’s size.

4. The salesperson helped Erin look for Erin’s dress in another color.4. The salesperson helped Erin look for Erin’s dress in another color.

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