An indirect object is always a noun. An indirect object receives action indirectly. Sentences that already have a direct object can sometimes also have an indirect object. Direct object sentence: Mom baked a cake. The direct object is cake. Same… Read more703. Use a Noun as an Object – Indirect Object

Every propositional phrase ends with an object of the preposition. The object of the preposition is always a noun. Look at these prepositional phrases:down the stairsin the cornerover the bridgeunder the tableby the doorThe last word of each phrase is… Read more704. The Noun as Object of the Preposition

A noun is a word that names a person, a place, a thing, or an idea. A singular noun names only one person, place, thing, or idea. Here are some examples of singular nouns:duck, dog, book, tree, house, train, car,… Read more731. The Singular Noun

A collective noun names a word that contains many parts or members, but is still one thing. Here is a list of collective nouns that name people: team, choir, band, class, family, faculty, staffThe choir has many members.Our family contains… Read more734. Collective Nouns

An adjective is a word that tells more about a noun. We say that the adjective “modifies” the noun by giving more information about the noun. One way in which an adjective modifies a noun is by describing the size… Read more736. Adjectives Modify Nouns by Describing Size

Number words are adjectives. Every time you put a number word with a noun, you are using an adjective. I bought two ears of corn at the market.We need five potatoes for dinner.Bobby read twenty books during the summer.My neighbor… Read more737. Adjectives Modify Nouns by Telling How Many

Color words are adjectives. When you use a color word in front of a noun to describe the noun’s color, you are using an adjective. Look at these sentence examples:My dad bought a red truck.I have brown hair.Sally likes the… Read more738. Adjectives Modify Nouns by Telling What Color

An ordinal number is a number that shows order. An ordinal number modifies a noun and acts as an adjective when it comes just before the noun. Look at these sentence examples:Jane is in sixth grade.My little sister lost her… Read more739. Ordinal Numbers are Adjectives

Adjectives can modify nouns by showing other attributes besides size, number, and color. Here are some adjective examples that describe other attributes of nouns: pretty, beautiful, ugly, creepy, cute, handsome fresh, stale, special, hungry, open, closed, honest, lucky, cold, warm,… Read more741. Adjectives Describe Nouns with an Attribute

A possessive adjective shows ownership. Here are the common possessive adjectives: my, your, his, her, its, our, theirPlace the possessive adjective right before the noun that it modifies.Have you seen my coat?I found your pencil.John is looking for his dog.Mary… Read more742. Possessive Adjectives