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281. Predicate Adjectives

February 14, 2022February 13, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Just like other adjectives, a predicate adjective describes a noun. However, instead of going right before a noun, a predicate adjective comes after the verb in a sentence. He is a tall man. Here the adjective tall comes right before… Read more281. Predicate Adjectives

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

276. Demonstrative Adjectives

February 7, 2022February 5, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

An adjective goes right before a noun to modify the noun and tell more about the noun. A demonstrative adjective is a “pointing” adjective because it points to the noun that comes after it. We have four demonstrative adjectives in… Read more276. Demonstrative Adjectives

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

272. Number Words Act as Adjectives

February 1, 2022January 31, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

A number word placed in front of a noun acts like an adjective. The number word modifies the noun by telling how many there are. Here are some sentences using a number word with a noun to tell how many…. Read more272. Number Words Act as Adjectives

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

262. More Collective Nouns

January 18, 2022January 16, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

A collective noun is a word that has many pieces inside of it. Yesterday we talked about collective nouns for people and things. Today we will talk about collective nouns for animals. Here are examples of collective nouns that we… Read more262. More Collective Nouns

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

261. Collective Nouns

January 17, 2022January 16, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

A collective noun names one thing that has many items included in it.The word group is a collective noun. A group is one thing with many things inside of it You might have a group of kids. You might have… Read more261. Collective Nouns

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

259. Irregular Plural Nouns that Don’t Change

January 13, 2022January 12, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Most singular nouns change their spelling when they become plural.However, some nouns look exactly the same whether they are singular or plural. Here is a list for you to study: one moose – two moose I saw two moose in… Read more259. Irregular Plural Nouns that Don’t Change

CC-L1, Words

257. Plural Nouns With -es

January 11, 2022January 9, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

A plural noun names more than one thing. We usually add -s to a noun to make it plural.one book – many booksa school – several schoolsone girl – two girls Some plural nouns add -es to become plural. Any… Read more257. Plural Nouns With -es

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

244. Imperative Sentences

December 23, 2021December 21, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

An imperative sentence gives an instruction, an order, or a direct command. This type of sentence begins with a verb. The speaker is talking directly to someone, so there is no subject in the sentence. Look at these examples of… Read more244. Imperative Sentences

CC-L1, Sentences

240. Practice with Clauses and Phrases

December 17, 2021December 16, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Write C if this is a clause (with action). Write P if the group of words is a phrase (no action).1. over the bridge2. through the back window3. If the dog runs away4. while I wash the car5…. Read more240. Practice with Clauses and Phrases

Practice/Review, Sentences

238. A Phrase is Different from a Clause

December 15, 2021December 14, 2021 Sharon Porterfield

We know that a clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb. A phrase is a group of words without a verb. A clause has action. A phrase has no action. A prepositional phrase is… Read more238. A Phrase is Different from a Clause

CC-L9, Sentences

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