+ August 28, 2012

+ Modifiers Modifiers are used to add description to a sentence. There are two main types of modifiers: Adjectives: Modify (describe) nouns and pronouns Adverbs: Modify (describe) verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs

+ Adjectives Are only used to modify nouns and pronouns. Adjectives can come either before or after the word they are describing. I chased the red ball. Dinner was delicious. That girl is very brave.

+ Adjectives When multiple adjectives are being used together, they are usually used in the following order: Quantity or number Quality or opinion Size Age Shape Color Proper Adjective (nationality, etc) Purpose or qualifier

+ Adjectives Examples of adjective order That is a nice (opinion) little (size) old (age) white (color) brick (material) house. My boyfriend gave me four (number) gorgeous (opinion) long- stemmed (shape) red (color) roses. I have always wanted an expensive (quality) Italian (proper adjective) sports (qualifier) car.

+ Adverbs Modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Most adverbs end in “-ly” Alex walked down the hall slowly. I quickly finished my homework so that I could go out with friends. That movie was incredibly dull. When I called my friend for help, he arrived very quickly.

+ Common Errors #1: Less vs. Fewer Both words are adjectives. Less is used with non-count nouns Fewer is used with count nouns. This checkout aisle is for people with 20 items or fewer. There is less water in my bottle than in yours.

+ Common Errors #2: Good vs. Well Good is an adjective. A 4 is a good grade on a test. This is a good cookie. Well is an adverb. Jason swims well. I feel well today. Mary did well on her test.

+ SOAPSTone Please take out your packet of sources about pennies. In your group, compare your analyses for sources C, D, and F (Period 2, just D and F) Complete a SOAPSTone poster for the source your group has been assigned.