Grammar Unit

Noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. There are two basic types of nouns: Proper Common

Proper Noun Capitalized Name specific people, places, or ideas

Common Noun Not capitalized Names general items or names Unless they begin a sentence or appear in titles Names general items or names

Common vs. Proper coffee shop waiter jeans burger arena country fire fighter Starbucks Elizabeth Levi’s Whopper Spokane Arena Australia Captain Richard Smith

You Try! Although there are other pens in the drawer, she chose the Papermate one because it has the best grip. Julian threw the stale sandwich in the trash because his mom brought home Subway for lunch.

Entry Task Circle the common nouns and underline the proper nouns in the sentence. I won free tickets to go see Jason Aldean at the Spokane Arena last September. Last year I traveled to Seaside, Oregon with a friend. Our favorite part was swimming at the beach.

Adjective Describes a noun or pronoun Answers 1 of the 3 questions: What kind is it? How many are there? Which one is it?

What kind is it? Dan decided that the fuzzy green bread would made an unappetizing sandwich. Fuzzy green Unappetizing

How many are there? Seven hungry space aliens slithered into the diner and ordered two dozen vanilla milkshakes. Seven hungry Two dozen

Which one is it? The most unhealthy item from the cafeteria is the steak sub, which will slime your hands with grease. Most unhealthy

Coordinating Adjective Appear in a list and modify (describe) the same noun or pronoun They are separated with commas or the word “and”. “And” always comes before the final adjective listed.

Separated by a Comma Forecasters warned of another day of hot, windy conditions across Southern California.

Separated by the Word “And” The pear was juicy and delicious.

Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Comparative= comparing 2 people, places, things. Superlative= discussing/comparing 3+ people, places, or things. All adjectives modify nouns!