2. A Presentation By: Allison de Peralta, Eli Besser, Christina Scutti & Connor Eck

3. Definition: an articles is a word the modifies a noun, such as the, a and an. Ex: The pretty retriever and a fluffy pink poodle played together in the park. A & an are called indefinite articles because they refer to any member of a general group. The is called a definite article because it refers to someone or something in particular. **Articles are the most commonly used adjectives. You use them and say them without even noticing!** _____________________________________________________________________ Articles AAnThe

4. ______________________________________________________________ Definition: An adjective is a word used to modify a noun or pronoun. An adjective modifies a noun and pronoun by stating which one, how much, what kind, and how many. **There are 3 kinds of adjectives; demonstrative, common & proper.** A demonstrative adjective is used to modify a noun or pronoun. Ex: This, that, these, those (These words can be used to as both an adjective and a pronoun) A proper adjective is made from a proper noun. Ex: Thanksgiving --Thanksgiving dinner A common adjective is neither a demonstrative nor a proper adj., it is all of the commonly used adj. use see and hear everyday. Ex: various, cute, friendly, cheap Ex: The scary pumpkins lined the streets on Halloween.

5. Now it’s your turn to identify the articles and adjectives in this fun game of…..

6. _____________________________________________________ #1. What do articles modify? #2. True or False? “Chunky” is a proper adjective. #3. What type of adj. is the word “this”? a.Common b. Proper c. Demonstrative #4. Identify the adjectives in this sentence (articles included): Wow! That bubbly girl just devoured 13 delicious hamburgers in 5 short minutes!