Chapter 17

Keys to Learning

terrible

• It is an adjective.

• The terrible storm blew out the lights last night.

nurse

• It is a noun.

• The nurse gave me a band-aid for my paper cut.

office

• It is a noun.

• Bad kids are sent down to the principal’s office.

sore throat

• It is a noun.

• I have sore throat because I was playing outside in the cold yesterday.

stomachache

• It is a noun.

• I ate too much cotton candy and now I have a stomachache.

headache

• It is a noun.

• Bic had a headache because the music was too loud.

plenty

• It is an adjective.

• There are plenty cookies for everyone.

medicine

• It is a noun.

• The doctor gave Carmen medicine for her sore throat.

doctor

• It is a noun.

• The doctor said that I should eat healthy food.

stay

• It is a noun.

• I like to stay over at my friend’s house.

• The ball stays on his finger for 2 minutes.

curious

• It is an adjective.

• The curious boy kept peeking into the box.

Feel better.

• Maria went to the doctor because she was sick. I hope she feels better.

a couple of (days)

• The boys went out to eat a couple of days ago.

By the way…btw

--“I have to go to work.”

-“O.K. Oh, by the way, I need a ride tomorrow.”

-- “No problem.”

Oh, by the way.Can I get a

ride?Sure.

Sure.