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The Noun
What is a noun?
A noun is one of the basic parts of speech. Its
required in just about any complete sentence.
In short, the noun can be either a person,
place, thing or idea.
Examples include:
The boy, the school, the cat or the fear of
something.
The Noun: Common vs. Proper
There are a few different types of nouns. The ones we
are most familiar with are common and proper nouns.
The examples in the last slide are common nouns: boy,
school, cat, fear. Proper nouns are more specific:
Helping verbs:
I can run 3.1 miles in about 23 minutes.
One day, I will be able to run it in about 18 minutes.
The Adverb
An adverb is like the adjective for a verb. It
basically describes a verb, adjective or another
adverb.
Adverbs modifying verbs:
Where? When?
We lived there. May we go tomorrow?
Please step up. Water the plant weekly.
I have the ticket here. Well see you later.
Put that down. He arrived early.
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The Adverb
Adverbs modifying adjectives:
Examples Beth did an exceptionally fine job.
He is an especially talented chef
I am going to get five oranges, six apples, and ten peaches at the store.
Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the moon.
Apollo 11 was the first manned mission to land on the moon.
me and my friend are gonna go to the beach next weekend.
My friend and I are going to go to the beach next weekend.
Sophia said, Get out of the rain!
Sophia said, Get out of the rain!
Once the train arrives we will be on are way.
Once the train arrives, we will be on our way.