Category: Parts of Speech
489. Possessive Nouns vs. Possessive Pronouns
A possessive noun shows ownership. Bob has a bike. The bike is Bob’s bike. We add an apostrophe s (‘s) to show that it’s a possessive noun. However, possessive pronouns do not use an apostrophe. Here are some common possessive… Read more489. Possessive Nouns vs. Possessive Pronouns
319. Adverbs Modify Adverbs
Adverbs modify both verbs and adjectives, but adverbs can also modify other adverbs. Adverbs that modify other adverbs are called Intensifiers. An adverb intensifies another adverb. Look at this sentence: Alex walked slowly down the hill.The word slowly is an… Read more319. Adverbs Modify Adverbs
490. Practice With Possessives and Plurals
Section A: Choose the correct word for each sentence blank.1. There are two _____ on our street. (churchs, churches)2. My dad planted some _____ in front of our house. (bushes, bushs)3. We visited three _____ on our trip. (citys, cities)4…. Read more490. Practice With Possessives and Plurals
320. Practice With Adverbs
Section A: Find the adverb/adverbs in each sentence.1. Jim drove slowly through the neighborhood.2. The old woman looked incredibly tired. 3. My neighbor’s dog barks very loudly.4. An extremely large package was delivered today. 5. Mom is really worried about… Read more320. Practice With Adverbs
321. Making an Adjective into an Adverb
An adjective modifies a noun. Tom is a quick runner. An adverb modifies an action. Tom runs quickly. Mom is happy when she makes dinner. Mom happily makes dinner . Ron is a slow reader. Ron reads slowly.That is a… Read more321. Making an Adjective into an Adverb
322. Adjective and Adverb: Using Good and Well
323. Adjectives and Adverbs That are the Same
Some words can be both an adjective and an adverb. Look at these two sentences with the words late.Last night, we went to the late show. This sentence uses the word late as an adjective modifying show.We arrived late at… Read more323. Adjectives and Adverbs That are the Same
325. Practice With Adjectives and Adverbs
Section A: Change the adjective in the first sentence into an adverb for the second sentence. 1. Sam feels sad. Sam walked _____ into his room2. Jenna is bashful. Jenna hid ________ in the corner. 3. The radio is loud…. Read more325. Practice With Adjectives and Adverbs
326. Not is an Adverb
Look at these sentences: I do not like asparagus. Dad will not help me. Sue did not go to school. In each sentence, the word not sits between the helping verb and the main verb.do not like – the verb… Read more326. Not is an Adverb