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Category: Parts of Speech

327. Adverbs: Seldom, Rarely, Always, Never

April 19, 2022April 18, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Certain adverbs must be placed right next to the verb they are modifying. Tom does not ride a bike.In this sentence, the adverb not gets placed right next to the action verb ride. Just like the adverb not, the adverbs… Read more327. Adverbs: Seldom, Rarely, Always, Never

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

328. Adverbs: Sometimes, Often, Occasionally

April 20, 2022April 19, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Yesterday we talked about adverbs that must go right in front of the verb they are modifying. Today we talk about adverbs that can go in front of the verb or at the end of the sentence.Three of these adverbs… Read more328. Adverbs: Sometimes, Often, Occasionally

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

499. Collective Nouns

December 15, 2022December 14, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

A collective noun is different from a plural noun. A plural noun is more than one singular noun. One puppy. Two puppies. A collective noun is a word that names a group of something. The group is considered to be… Read more499. Collective Nouns

CC-L2, Parts of Speech

329. Highlight on Writing – Placement of Adverbs

April 21, 2022April 20, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Adverbs add interest and information to your writing. It is important, though, to be intentional about where you place your adverbs. Some adverbs, such as not or never, should only be placed next to the verb. Other adverbs can go… Read more329. Highlight on Writing – Placement of Adverbs

Parts of Speech, Writing

330. Practice With Adverb Placement

April 22, 2022April 21, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the adverb in each sentence below.1. That red car does not belong here. 2. We should write a letter later.3. My dog always gets lost in the dark.4. We might never find him.5. I seldom eat turnips.6…. Read more330. Practice With Adverb Placement

Parts of Speech, Practice/Review

501. Adjectives Modify Nouns

December 19, 2022December 18, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

An adjective is a word that gives more information about a noun. We say that an adjective modifies a noun. Usually the adjective comes right before the noun. The big dog chased the yellow cat. The adjective big modifies the… Read more501. Adjectives Modify Nouns

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

502. Adjectives Modify Nouns by Telling Size and Shape

December 20, 2022December 19, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

An adjective tells the size of a noun. I live in a big house. The house is big.A tiny bug is crawling on the windowsill. The bug is tiny. Jim ordered a medium drink at Wendy’s. The drink is medium.Cheryl’s… Read more502. Adjectives Modify Nouns by Telling Size and Shape

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

503. Color Words and Number Words are Adjectives

December 21, 2022December 20, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Color words can be used to modify a noun.I have a new red coat. Dad bought a blue car.The brown squirrel is hiding in his nest. The red and green decorations look pretty. Number words also act as adjectives when… Read more503. Color Words and Number Words are Adjectives

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

504. Adjectives Give Details About Nouns

December 22, 2022December 21, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Adjectives modify nouns. Yesterday we learned that adjectives tell the color or the size of a noun. Adjectives also tell the age of a noun. Here are some adjectives that tell age: old, new, young, ancient, middle-agedThe old man next… Read more504. Adjectives Give Details About Nouns

CC-L1, Parts of Speech

505. Practice with Adjectives

December 23, 2022December 22, 2022 Sharon Porterfield

Section A: Find the adjective in each sentence.1. Gina wore a blue jacket.2. We have a new puppy.3. That star is shiny.4. Bring the big box over here.5. Sarah’s young son is crying.6. What a beautiful picture!7. The pink eraser… Read more505. Practice with Adjectives

Parts of Speech, Practice/Review

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