Adjective Lesson
An ADJECTIVE is a word that modifies a noun or a pronoun. They help to give the
reader a clear picture of what you are writing about.
Adjectives can tell three different kinds of things about the words they modify:
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Which one or ones: EX. this glove, that camera
What kind: EX. yellow ribbon, large eyes, tall woman
How many: EX. seven dwarfs, less juice, some people
Practice:
Underline the adjective. (The words a, an, and the are not part of the adjective).
1. The rusty sword was an old one.
2. Young children often learn from older brothers and sisters.
3. We had moist, chewy cookies for dessert.
4. The greedy children demanded more presents.
5. Two big bulldozers cleared that rocky site.
Verb Lesson
A VERB may tell what the subject of a sentence does. It shows actions, but may not be
a type of action that you can see.
EX. The girl jumped over the hurdle.
The class thought of a solution.
A VERB may also tell that something exists or about a state of being.
EX. Saamah seems upset.
The dog is thirsty.
When you are hunting for verb:
Look for words that show action (jumped, ran)
Look for words that show action you cannot see (went, have)
Look for words that show a state of being (is, are, was, were, am, appear, look,
grow, taste, sound)
Practice: Underline the verb in each sentence.
1. I will wait for you.
2. The name of the show was Breaking Bad.
3. All the parents applauded the student’s efforts.
4. The star of the movie was an unknown actor.
5. Few radio stations play classical music.
6. Across the river stood a log cabin.
7. I tasted the salsa that Elissa made.
8. That police officer is my mother.
9. Kiki was hungry after the game.
10. The bird floated lazily in the blue sky.