Author: Sharon Porterfield
276. Demonstrative Adjectives
272. Number Words Act as Adjectives
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
262. More Collective Nouns
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
261. Collective Nouns
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
259. Irregular Plural Nouns that Don’t Change
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
257. Plural Nouns With -es
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
244. Imperative Sentences
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
240. Practice with Clauses and Phrases
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
238. A Phrase is Different from a Clause
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
