8 Types of Nouns
Common and Proper Nouns
A common noun names any person, place, thing
or idea.
 Examples:
My book is on the table.
Tamika went to school early this morning.

A proper noun names a specific person, place,
thing or idea.
 Examples:
My book, Long Walk to Freedom, is on the table.
Tamika goes to Oglethorpe Elementary.

Singular and Plural Nouns
A singular noun names one person, place, thing
or idea.
 Examples:
My pencil is broken.
May I borrow a piece of paper?

A plural noun names more than one person,
place, thing or idea.
 Examples:
My pencils are broken.
My papers are scattered around the floor.

Possessive Nouns
A possessive noun shows ownership. It
uses an apostrophe (‘) or an apostrophe
plus an –s on the end.
 Examples:
The boys’ basketball team is walking down
the hall.
I borrowed my sister’s shirt.

Concrete and Abstract Nouns
A concrete noun names a material thing, person,
or place. It is something that can be physically
touched.
 Examples:
A parade began at 7 o’clock to celebrate
the Fourth of July.

An abstract noun names ideas, feelings, or
qualities. They cannot be physically touched.
 Examples:
Lynn wept in sorrow over the loss of her dog.

Collective Nouns
Collective nouns name a group or
collection of people, places, things or
ideas. They are considered one unit and
so they are singular.
 Examples:
The crowd sounds like a herd of elephants.
The staff includes professionals and
nonprofessionals.
The group of students is standing in line.

ADJECTIVES
Adjectives tell about
nouns. They usually
answer 2 questions.
HOW
WHAT
MANY? KIND?
One sad little girl
was in our class.
HOW
WHAT
MANY? KIND?
One
was
sad little girl
in our class.
WHAT
HOW
MANY? KIND?
One
was
sad little girl
in our class.
Let’s Practice!
Can you find the
adjectives and the nouns
they describe?
Robert
had four
books on
his
shelf.
four describes
The
scary
ghost
was not
smiling!
scary describes
clear describes
Jessimin
e looked
into the
clear
ball.
The
colorful
butterfly
was
Evan’s. colorful
describes
Brittany
wore a
pink
dress!
pink describes
Frankie
saw a
funny
clown at
the
funny
circus.
Hilary
wore a
striped
shirt.
striped
describes
The little
baby
crawled.
little
little describes
Chasitie
bounced
the
round
basketb
round
all.describes
Adjectives answer two questions.
HOW
WHAT
MANY? KIND?
some few
many
green crunchy
smooth
several lots
four
new smart
beautiful
Name That
Verb!
• Action Verbs
• Linking Verbs
• Helping/Main Verbs
There are different
types of verbs.
Some show action,
and some don’t.
An action verb
shows action. It
tells what the
subject of the
sentence does.
Action Verbs
Bill hit the ball.
The cat purred softly.
I walk to school.
Susan spoke to me.
A linking verb
links, or connects,
the subject to the
predicate. It does
not show action.
Common Linking
Verbs
am is are was
were be been
seems feels tastes
Linking Verbs
We are hungry.
He was late to school.
The winner is Johnny.
The rose smells good.
A helping verb
helps a main verb.
The helping verb
comes before the
main verb.
Helping/Main
Verbs
I am eating my lunch.
Ed has taken the test.
We were talking.
Practice Time
In the following
sentences, see if
you can identify
the verb.
Ready?
Let’s get started!
They are watching
television.
They are watching
television.
Verb: are watching
They are watching
television.
Verb: are watching
Type: helping/main
Frank was tired
after work.
Frank was tired
after work.
Verb: was
Frank was tired
after work.
Verb: was
Type: linking verb
My dad drove his
car to the store.
My dad drove his
car to the store.
Verb: drove
My dad drove his
car to the store.
Verb: drove
Type: action verb
Finding Nemo is her
favorite movie.
Finding Nemo is her
favorite movie.
Verb: is
Finding Nemo is her
favorite movie.
Verb: is
Type: linking verb
I did my homework
right after school.
I did my homework
right after school.
Verb: did
I did my homework
right after school.
Verb: did
Type: action verb
Ann was cooking
dinner in the
kitchen.
Ann was cooking
dinner in the
kitchen.
Verb: was cooking
Ann was cooking
dinner in the
kitchen.
Verb: was cooking
Type: helping/main
The boys were
playing in the park.
The boys were
playing in the park.
Verb: were playing
The boys were
playing in the park.
Verb: were playing
Type: helping/main
Sarah competed in
the track meet.
Sarah competed in
the track meet.
Verb: competed
Sarah competed in
the track meet.
Verb: competed
Type: action verb
The ocean water
tastes salty.
The ocean water
tastes salty.
Verb: tastes
The ocean water
tastes salty.
Verb: tastes
Type: linking verb
Thomas raised his
hand.
Thomas raised his
hand.
Verb: raised
Thomas raised his
hand.
Verb: raised
Type: action verb
The teacher
answered his
question.
The teacher
answered his
question.
Verb: answered
The teacher
answered his
question.
Verb: answered
Type: action verb
Randy is studying
for his grammar
test.
Randy is studying
for his grammar
test.
Verb: is studying
Randy is studying
for his grammar
test.
Verb: is studying
Type: helping/main
They will be late to
the party.
They will be late to
the party.
Verb: will be
They will be late to
the party.
Verb: will be
Type: linking verb
I am thirsty after all
that running.
I am thirsty after all
that running.
Verb: am
I am thirsty after all
that running.
Verb: am
Type: linking verb
We have learned a
lot about verbs.
We have learned a
lot about verbs.
Verb: have learned
We have learned a
lot about verbs.
Verb: have learned
Type: helping/main
Great job!
Adverbs
In the parts of speech adverb plays an
important role.
Let us see what is it’s role …………..
Adverb:-
Basically, most
adverbs tell you how, where or when some
thing is done. In other words, they
describe the manner, place or time of an
action.
Commonly adverbs are
formed
from adjectives. Some are below.
Adjectives
Adverbs
Kind
Kindly
Happy
Happily
Wonderful
Wonderfully
Loud
Loudly
Sad
Sadly
Beautiful
Beautifully
Sweet
Sweetly
Many adverbs end with ly. You make
these adverbs by adding ly to adjectives .
Note:
Some words that end in ly are not adverbs.
Some adjectives end in ly too. For
Example:1.Sam was feeling very lonely.
2.She was wearing a lovely dress.
3.It was a very lively party
Kinds of Adverbs
Manner
Place
Time
Frequency
Purpose/Reason
It describes in which
manner an action is
done.
It describes where an action
is done.
It describes when an action
is done.
It shows how many times an
action is done.
It describes the purpose or
reason for the action.
Kinds of Adverbs
Quantity/Degree
Affirmation /Negation
It shows how much or in what
degree or to what extent.
Which says yes if it is yes and
no if it is no
Adverbs of Place:
Some adverbs and adverb phrases answer the
question “where?”.
They are called adverbs of place.
Examples :
The boys are playing upstairs.
It’s very sunny but cold outside.
Adverb of places
1. I’ve lived here for about two years.
2. English and German are closely
related.
3. Is mark still in bed
4. His children go everywhere with
him.
Adverbs of Manner:
Some adverbs and adverb phrases describe the
way people do things.
Examples:
The girls answered all the questions correctly.
He was driving carelessly.
The plane landed safely.
Ramu plays guitar skillfully.
Adverb of manner
1. They watched Carefully.
2. The flower was beautifully made
up
3. She seemed faintly.
4. The team played wonderfully.
Adverbs of Frequency
Some adverbs and adverb phrases answer
the question “how often an action is done”
They are called adverbs of frequency.
Examples :
The children always go to school on the bus.
I’ll never make that mistake again .
I clean my bedroom every day.
Dad polishes his shoes twice a week.
Adverbs of Time:
Some adverbs and adverb phrases answer
the question “when?”.
They are called adverbs of time.
Examples :
The train has already left.
We moved into our new house last week.
Our favorite T.V. program starts at 6’o clock.
I’m going to my new school tomorrow.
Adverbs Of Time
We shall now begin to work.
I have spoken to him yesterday.
He comes here daily.
Mr. Guptha formerly lived here.
Adverbs of quantity or
degree
It shows how much, or in what
degree or to what extent.
He was too careless.
The sea is very stormy.
I am rather busy.
I am fully prepared.
These mangos are almost ripe.
Adverbs of reason
The adverb which tells about a
reason is called adverb of reason.
He is hence unable to refute the
charge.
He therefore left school.
Adverbs of affirmation and
negation:
Which says yes if it is yes and no if it is no
Examples:
1. I would absolutely love to go.
2. Surely you are mistaken.
3. He certainly went.
Examples of Adverbs:-
1.She sings sweetly.
2.He speaks quite clearly.
3.She shouts loudly.
4. She smiled cheerfully.
5.The traffic was moving slowly.
6.She writes neatly.
7.We waited patiently to see the
doctor.
Some examples of adverbs of different kinds:
1. Tortoise walks slowly (Manner).
2. We will have our Semester exams on April 1st
week(Time).
3. The accident happened near the
Highway(Place).
4. At least twice a week I used to go for
Temple(Frequency).
5. We all go for a picnic just for
enjoyment(Purpose).
6. The sea is very stormy(Degree /Quantity).
7. Surely you are
mistaken(Affirmation/Negation).