1. Grammar Lesson 21 Vocab: Exempli gratia, e.g. – for example
Id est, i.e. – that is to say
In formal writing, we say “for example” instead of e.g. and “that is” instead of i.e.

2. Diagramming Direct Objects
Direct objects follow action verbs and tell who or what receives that action.
To find the direct object, ask three questions:
What is the verb in the sentence?
Is it an action verb?
Who or what receives the action? (direct object)

3. Grammar Lesson 22
Vocab
Judicial – having to do with a court of law or the administration of justice.
Jurisdiction – the range or extent of authority; power.
Judicious – having or exercising good judgment, wise, sensible.

4. Capitalization: People Titles, Family Words, School Subjects
Titles used with names of people require a capital letter
Family words such as father and mother only require capitalization when used in place of someone’s name.
School subjects are capitalized if they come from a proper noun

5. Grammar Lesson 23
Vocab
Appellate – having to do with an appeal or call for help
Apportion – to give out parts or portions
Appropriation – something, usually money, set aside for some specific purpose

6. Descriptive Adjectives/Proper Adjectives
Adjectives – describe a person, place or thing
Types of adjectives: limiting adjectives, demonstrative adjectives, and possessive adjectives
Descriptive adjectives – sometimes answer “What kind?”
Often, they come before the person, place, or thing. Sometimes they come after.

7. Descriptive Adjectives Cont.
Sometimes they end in suffixes like:
-- able
-- al
-- ful
-- ible
-- ic
-- ive
-- less
-- ous
-- y

8. Proper Adjectives
Common adjectives are formed from common nouns and don’t need a capital letter.
Proper adjectives are formed from proper nouns and are always capitalized.