The Eight Parts of Speech Ms. Hartgens Pipeline Grammar Class

1.NounNoun 2.PronounPronoun 3.AdjectiveAdjective 4.VerbVerb 5.AdverbAdverb 6.ConjunctionConjunction 7.PrepositionPreposition

 A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.  Nouns are the subject of a sentence. Kylie is a pro-golfer. The bakery has fresh baked goods. The dog was lonely for me. Love is a beautiful thing. Go back to Eight Parts of Speech Move on Grammar Rocks Noun Video

In the following sentence, which words are nouns? Caleb loves to play Nintendo DS. a. loves b. play c. Caleb and Nintendo DS

Great job! Caleb and Nintendo are the nouns in this sentence. Caleb is a person and Nintendo DS is a thing. Move on

 Common Noun- A noun that does not name a specific person, place or thing.  Proper Noun- A noun that names a specific person, place or thing. Move on New York City dog

 The cow jumped over the moon.  We celebrated my birthday with a great, big, chocolate cake.  I ran the 5k race in town last week.  The cherries were very tasty.  I played basketball in gym class today. Move on

 West Middle School is a great place to learn!  Caleb and Kylie are the best kids in the world.  I went to Horizon Cinemas to watch the movie Speed Racer.  Read 180 has many good books to choose from.  Shopping at the Grand Traverse Mall can be hectic during the holidays. Move on

 A pronoun is a word that takes the place of a noun. Examples: I, me, my, you, your, he, she, it, us, we, they, them, his, her, their, mine, our, myself, himself, herself, itself, yourself, themselves, ourselves, who, whose, whom, anybody, anyone, everybody, nobody, someone, somebody. Move on Go back to Eight Parts of Speech Grammar Rocks Pronoun Video

 A pronoun is word that takes the place of a noun. Instead of saying “Erin likes to eat”, you could say, “She likes to eat.” What is the pronoun in the following sentence? I sing loudly in the shower. a. sing b. loudly c. I d. shower

 Awesome! I is the pronoun because it takes the place of a noun. I replaces someone more specific like girl, boy, Bob, or Mrs. Ryan. Move on

6 KINDS OF PRONOUNS 1.PERSONAL = refers to persons, he, she 2.REFLEXIVE = refers back to the subject 3.DEMONSTRATIVE = points to with gesture 4.INDEFINITE = unsure, some, few 5.INTERROGATIVE = question words, who 6.RELATIVE = relates 2 sentences (which)

PERSONAL PRONOUNS SINGULAR  I, me, my  you, you, your  he, him, his she, her, her it, it, its PLURAL  we, us, our  you, you, your  they, them, their

REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS reflect back to the subject  A pronoun is used as an object that refers back to the subject  I saw myself in the mirror.  Kim wrote a note to herself.  Dick shot himself on the foot.  They served themselves last.

DEMONSTRATIVE PRONOUNS  POINT OUT SPECIFIC PERSONS / THINGS  I hate this.  Did Megan give you that?  She wants these.  Will you be using those?

INDEFINITE PRONOUNS  Some like it hot.  None wants it cold.  All are happy.  All are equal, but some are more equal. Indefinite adjectives: Some people like it cold. All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal.

INTERROGATIVE PRONOUNS PRONOUNS USED TO ASK QUESTIONS  What is the answer to the last question?  Whose book is this?  Who are you?  Whom did you send to the store? Who, Whom, Whose, What, When, Where,

RELATIVE PRONOUN  RELATIVE PRONOUN RELATES TO A PRECEDING WORD (ANTECEDENT) AND JOINS TO IT A DEPENDENT CLAUSE  2 JOBS: A PRONOUN + A CONNECTOR She is a woman. She runs for mayor.  She is the woman, who runs for mayor. You saw the house. It is historical landmark.  The house that you saw is a historical landmark.

Summary 6 KINDS OF PRONOUNS  PERSONAL = REFERS TO PERSONS  REFLEXIVE = ACTION BACK TO SUBJECT  DEMONSTRATIVE = POINTS WITH A GESTURE  INDEFINITE = UNSURE SOME OR FEW  INTERROGATIVE = QUESTION WORDS  RELATIVE = JOINS SENTENCES

 An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun. It tells what kind, how many, or which one. Move on green shirt sour limes Go back to Eight Parts of Speech Grammar Rocks Adjective Video

 Adjective- An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun. It tells what kind, how many, or which one. Here is an example: Erin has blonde hair. Which word describes in this sentence. What is the adjective? a. blonde b. Erin c. hair

 No the answer is not Erin because that is the noun or subject of the sentence. Hair is also a noun. It does not describe anything. Good try- you can do this! Go back to slide 22

 You are so smart! A. is the correct answer because blonde describe Erin’s hair! Great work. Move on

 A verb is the action of the sentence. It shows what someone or something is doing. Move on run paint read Go back to Eight Parts of Speech Grammar Rocks Verb Video

 Verb- A verb is the action of the sentences What is the subject doing? In the example below, find the verb. Erin is running the 5K. What is Erin doing? a. Is b. 5K c. running

 Yes! C. is the correct answer. Running is the verb. It tells what Erin is doing in the sentence. Move on

Verbs express action or state of being. Three types of verbs include: Identification of Verbs PP action 2.linking 3.helping (auxiliary)

Tells what someone or something (the subject) does May be physical or mental Action Verb PP 9-3 We developed the agenda for the meeting. Jessica suggested three possible solutions. Consider the consequences of your actions.

Transitive verbs are action verbs that require an object to complete the thought. The object following the verb answers the question what? or whom? Transitive Verbs PP 9-4 The decision-making software generated a list of options. (generated what? – list) We asked several programmers to solve the problem. (asked whom? – programmers)

Intransitive verbs are action verbs that do not require an object to complete the thought. The phrases following the intransitive verb add detail but do not answer the question what? or whom? Intransitive Verbs PP 9-5 The committee met for over three hours. We apologized for our delay in making the decision. The programmers worked through the night.

Linking verbs connect the subject of the sentence with a complement (predicate noun, predicate pronoun) or with a predicate adjective. Linking Verbs PP 9-6 Do not show action but express a state of being. amisarewas bebeenbeing were Mrs. Hernandez is the presiding officer. Their arguments were persuasive. The person responsible for placing orders is he.

Linking verbs associated with the senses: Linking Verbs - Other PP 9-7a feel look smell sound taste Additional linking verbs: appear become grow remain stay seem

Examples Linking Verbs - Other PP 9-7b They remained calm during the crisis. He seemed eager to find a solution. The solution appeared easy to implement. We looked to our supervisor for guidance.

Helping (auxiliary) verbs with a main verb form a verb phrase. The main verb in a verb phrase is always the last word in the phrase. Helping Verbs PP 9-8a I may decide to apply for that position. We must make the decision this week. Some helping verbs can function as main verbs and are used alone in such cases. I have friends that I must call this week.

Helping Verbs PP 9-8b continued was were can could am is are be being been have has had do does did

Helping Verbs PP 9-8c continued shall should may might must will being would

Helping Verbs PP 9-8d continued Examples Reaching goals may depend upon prioritizing tasks. He was unprepared for the decision-making requirements of his job. She has several meetings that she must attend by tomorrow.

Parts of Verbs - Definitions PP 9-9 Present – Refers to now or the present tense. We require attendance at all meetings. Past – Indicates that the action already took place. We attended the meeting yesterday. Past Participle – Requires a helping verb and indicates that the action was completed. We have attended all the meetings this year. Present Participle – Uses the present form of a verb plus ing, requires a helping verb, and indicates that there is continuing action involved. We are considering several alternatives to the problem.

 Modifies adjectives (really cute) verbs (extremely fast), and other adverbs (very easily). Move on The fished jumped quickly from the water. The man sat alone. Go back to Eight Parts of Speech Grammar Rock Adverb Video

 Adverb- An adverb describes how the action is performed. They tell how much, how often, when and where something is done. Erin ran the 5K quickly. How did she run the 5K? a. Erin b. ran c. quickly

 Fantastic! I am impressed! The adverb in the sentence is quickly. It tells how Erin ran the 5K race. Move on

 A conjunction is a word that joins words or word groups together. Some examples conjunctions are: and, but, or, nor, although, yet, so, either, and also. Move on We ate pizza and drank pop for dinner. Go back to Eight Parts of Speech Grammar Rocks Conjunction Video

 Conjunction- A conjunction is a word that joins words or word groups together. Some examples conjunctions are: and, but, or, nor, although, yet, so, either, and also. Check out this example: Erin loves to swim and play at the beach. What is the conjunction in this sentence? a. beach b. swim, play c. at d. and

 Great! And is the conjunction in this sentence because it connects two word groups- Erin loves to swim AND play at the beach. Move on

 A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and some other part of the sentence. Shows position or, direction. Some examples are in, out, under, over, after, out, into, up, down, for, and between. Move on She worked at her desk. The sun was in the sky. Go back to Eight Parts of Speech Grammar Rocks Preposition Video

 Preposition- A preposition is a word that shows position or, direction. Some examples are in, out, under, over, after, out, into, up, down, for, and between. Try this. I ran towards the school bus. Ask yourself first, “What did I do?” I ran. Now ask, “Where- in which direction did I run?” What is the preposition in this sentence? a. towards b. ran c. school bus

 You are correct! Towards is the conjunction of this sentence because it tells the direction that I ran. Awesome work! Move on

 I am a person, place, thing or idea. What am I? a. adjective b. verb c. preposition d. noun

 Excellent! A NOUN is a person, place, thing or idea! Move on

 I am a word that shows action. What am I? a. verb b. noun c. pronoun d. interjection

 Excellent. A VERB shows action! Move on

 I connect words or groups of words to make a complete sentence. a. adjective b. verb c. adverb d. conjunction

 Awesome! You have really got this. A CONJUNCTION connects words and word phrases to make complete sentences. Move on

 I describe a noun. I tell what kind, how many, or which one. What am I? a. adjective b. pronoun c. conjunction d. adverb

 You rock! An ADJECTIVE describes a noun and tells how many, which one, and what kind. Great Work! Move on

 I describe a verb. I tell how something is done. a. adjective b. verb c. adverb d. preposition

 Wonderful. An ADVERB describes a verb. It tells how the action is done! Move on

 I take the place of noun. What am I? a. preposition b. verb c. interjection d. pronoun

 Very good job! A PRONOUN takes the place of noun. Move on

 I show position or direction. What am I? a. adjective b. noun c. preposition d. pronoun

 Bravo! A PREPOSITION shows position or direction in a sentence. Move on to your last task!