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a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, things, or ideas.
Define: Noun
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A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of a sentence.
Define: Verb
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Antonym: a word opposite in meaning to another (e.g., bad and good ).
Synonym: a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase.
Define: Antonym and Synonym
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apple, doctor
Recognize the noun(s) in this sentence.
An apple a day, keeps the doctor away? |
Run is the only verb in this selection
Describe which of the following words are a verb:
run dog heroes |
Antonym: small
Synonym: big
Explain the antonym and synonym of the word "large".
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Any noun that replaces the word flower
Modify this sentence by replacing the noun.
I like these beautiful flowers. |
Anything that replaces flew
Apply your knowledge about verbs, replace the following verb in the sentence:
The bluebirds flew over the tree. |
Large--> big
Near --> close
Modify the following sentence by changing one of it's words to a synonym.
The large dog was near the park. |
The difference between a common and a proper noun, is a proper noun is naming a specific thing.
Example of common and proper nouns in a sentence When I arrived at their house (CN), the big dog (CN), which was called Rover (PN), was barking loudly because
Differentiate between a proper noun and a common noun.
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You walk and I will run. (walk, run)
The dove flew over the river. (flew) The deer ran across the field. (ran)
Categorize the following sentences into which ones use one verb, and which one uses two.
You walk and I will run. The dove flew over the river. The deer ran across the field. |
The antonym for dangerous is safe.
The antonym for old is young.
Select the appropriate antonym for the following words:
Dangerous (risky, safe, rough) Old (ancient, young, good-looking) |
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Assemble a sentence using one common noun and one proper noun.
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Teachers will review.
Compose a sentence using at least one verb.
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The young man was sitting next to an elderly man.
Antonym of old: young Synonym of old: elderly
Compose a sentence using a synonym and antonym for the word "old".
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