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Grammar:
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1. Adjectives
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or a pronoun. They answer 3 different questions:
What kind? Emily enjoys suspense stories.
Origin Kimberly likes to read Japanese comics called manga.
How many? The three girls share their books.
Adjectives after linking verbs
An adjective does not always come before the noun or pronoun it describes. It can also follow a linking verb, such as any form of the verb be (is,are, was, were, been) or the verbs feel, taste, smell, look, sound or smell.
Example:
Subject + Linking Verb + Adjective
David is handsome.
Laura feels sick.
Her lasagna smells delicious.
2. Adverbs
An adverb is a word that usually describes a verb. They answer 3 questions:
How? The boy spoke loudly.
When? She arrived early to the party.
Where? The dog ran inside when he heard his owner calling.
Intensity How often? I never take a shower before going to bed. These adverbs are known as
Frequency How much? He could barely hear the teacher with all the noise.
3. Pronouns
Pronouns are words that replace a noun.
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns like mine, yours, its, and ours can stand alone and take the place of a noun.
Example:
Those soccer balls are ours.
Other possessive pronouns such as my, your, its, and our come before a noun.
Example:
Their team is the best in Cancun.
Indefinite Pronouns
An indefinite pronoun replaces a noun that is unclear or not identified.
Example:
Someone will come to deliver the pizza.
Yesterday, all of us went to the park.
Click on the titles of each topic to watch a video. It is important you read your notes as well for more examples and further explanations.
1. Adjectives
An adjective is a word that describes a noun or a pronoun. They answer 3 different questions:
What kind? Emily enjoys suspense stories.
Origin Kimberly likes to read Japanese comics called manga.
How many? The three girls share their books.
Adjectives after linking verbs
An adjective does not always come before the noun or pronoun it describes. It can also follow a linking verb, such as any form of the verb be (is,are, was, were, been) or the verbs feel, taste, smell, look, sound or smell.
Example:
Subject + Linking Verb + Adjective
David is handsome.
Laura feels sick.
Her lasagna smells delicious.
2. Adverbs
An adverb is a word that usually describes a verb. They answer 3 questions:
How? The boy spoke loudly.
When? She arrived early to the party.
Where? The dog ran inside when he heard his owner calling.
Intensity How often? I never take a shower before going to bed. These adverbs are known as
Frequency How much? He could barely hear the teacher with all the noise.
3. Pronouns
Pronouns are words that replace a noun.
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive Pronouns like mine, yours, its, and ours can stand alone and take the place of a noun.
Example:
Those soccer balls are ours.
Other possessive pronouns such as my, your, its, and our come before a noun.
Example:
Their team is the best in Cancun.
Indefinite Pronouns
An indefinite pronoun replaces a noun that is unclear or not identified.
Example:
Someone will come to deliver the pizza.
Yesterday, all of us went to the park.