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WHAT IS A NOU N7

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A noun is a person, place, thing, idea, or quality. Remember: nouns name

Here are some examples of nouns that name:

car bird

table California Mr. Smith

Can you think of a noun that names?

Directions: Underline the noun (or nouns) in each sentence.

1. The circus is fun.

2. Soda and popcorn are sold at the circus.

3. There are many performers.

4. Everyone sees clowns and elephants.

5. The lion jumps through hoops.

6. The hi g h-wire is up in the air.

7. Men and wom en w alk carefully across the ro pe.

8. The most ex citing part is the trapeze.

9. Acrobats fly across the sky.

1 0. Happiness is found at the circus.

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CO MM ON NOUN S

A common noun is a noun that does not name a:· 5 p-e-cTfic· pe.rso-n·; -place~--tni ng~ ·raei:f;· or-ctual ity: ··- --

Common nouns are not capitalized unless they appear as the first word in a sentence.

Here are some examples of common nouns:

school city boy

child street

Can you think of a common noun?

PROPER NOUNS

A proper noun is a noun that names a specific person, place, thing, idea, or quality.

Proper nouns are always capitalized ·.

Here are some examples of proper nouns:

jefferson Elementary School Chicago Thomas

Mary Elm Street

Some proper nouns are made up of more than one word.

Can you think of a proper noun?

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Name_______________ __________ 0 ate ____________________ _

SINGUI f-\R N OUNS

A singular noun is a noun that names one lace, thin , idea, or ualit .

Here are some examples of singular nouns:

school city

child street

Can you think of a singular noun?.

PLURAL NOUNS

A plural noun is a noun that names more than one person, place, thing, idea, or quality.

Here are some examples of plural nouns:

schools cities

children streets

Can you think of a plural noun? ______ _

Directions: Write an 5 next to each singular noun. Write a P next to each plural noun.

1. house 3. girls

2. cow 4. county ____ _

5. monkeys

6. desks

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RULLS f---0!~ FOR M ING PLURAL NO UNS

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Example: cat becomes cats

If a noun ends in-ch, -sh, -s, -x, or -z, add "es" at the end.

Example: church becomes churches

If a noun ends in "y" and the re is a consonant before the "y", change the "y" to "i" and add "es."

Example: family becomes families

If a noun ends in "y" and there is a vowel before the "y" just add "s."

Example: holiday becomes holidays

If a. noun ends in "f' or "fe" change the "f' or "fe" to "ves."

Example: knife becomes knives

The exceptions to this rule are: roof, ho-of, chief, belief just add "s" to these four words.

Directions: Write the plural form of each word.

1 dog ---------2. kiss ---------3. baby ---------4. toy ---------5. wife --------6. life ---------

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7. city 8. basket 9. watch ,1 0. box 1 1 . way 1 2. body

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l3.shelf 1 4. roof 1 5. calf 1 6. song ________ _ 1 7. paper ________ _ 1 8. monkey _______ _

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IRR t"CUU\R PLURAl <-~

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SINGULAR PLURAL child children ma-n men ox oxen

woman women foot feet

qoose qeese tooth teeth

mouse mice deer deer fish fish

sheep sheep

Directions: Find the irregular plural nouns in the word search. The words will read up, down, across, forwards, backwards; and diagonal.

f f d e z e a t c 0

a y X s e d e X q

g s v e w a n e m r

s h e e p z n f b c

b g t u m 0 c n n s

m b c h d r e n

v k d c e 0 p m t

h h t e e f p 0 u

g J e j n m w w f

k s r r y h q X g


N arne ________________________ _ Date ___________________ _

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POSSF')S IVt NOU NS

Example: the boy's bicycle

RULES FOR FORMING POSSESSIVE NOUNS

To make most singular nouns possessive, just add 's_

Example: Mom's car

If a plural noun already ends in "s", add an apostrophe_

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SINGULb.R boy

book

school

Example: the boys' room

If a singular noun ends in "s", add 's_

Example: The boss's request

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PLURAL POSSESIVE

children Watch's

houses

car's

families

PLURAL POSSESSIVE

sheep's

monkeys'

cushions'


N arn e _____________________ _ Dat e _______________________ _

NO UN S RE\/I EVv

Directions:_ Underlin e each noun in the paragraph. Then place each noun in t he proper column. Some nouns belong in more than one column.

Every year, Mrs. jones's class visits a museum. This

year's group went to the Children's Science Museum on Front

Street. Everyone saw many wonderful exhibits. First, they

learned about atoms and molecules. Then, they saw one

exhibit about the sun. Next was a movie .about the ocean.

Finally, they a l l performed experiments of their own. All the

students agreed that this was a fun trip.

COMMON PROPER SINGULAR PLURAL

SINGULAR PLURAL

POSSESSIVE POSSESSIVE


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Name ________________________ _ Date ___________________ _

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Directions: Underline the noun in each sentence. Label each . n·ot:iri yoi.i ·un.de-rli"ffe witli. tne··- type--of noun it is:· Remember, many nouns can be more than one type of noun.

common proper singu&.r singu&.r

Example: The smallest state is Rhode Island .

1. The United States is a beautiful country.

2. California has many tall trees.

3. Vermont's trees always change colors in the fall.

4. Claire visits many beaches along the coast every year.

5. In Texas, the prairies' colors are magnificent.

6. The mid-western states have many beautifui mountains.

7. Every year many tourists visit Florida for its sunshine.

8. Have you ever seen the White House in our nation's

capital?

9. What is special about the state in which you live?

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Name __________________________ _ Date _____________________ _

A verb is a word that shows a·ction.

Here are some examples of action verbs:

run Jump think read SWim

Can you think of an action ve rb? __________________________ _

Directions: Underline the action verb (or verbs) in each sentence.

1 . Did you ever play soccer?

2. You should run in the right direction.

3. You should remember the rule: Do not touch the ball with your hands.

4. As you run, you should dribble the ball.

5. If you get near your opponent's goal, kick the ball past the goalie into the net.

6. The team with the most points wins the game.


Na m e _______________________ _ Date ______________ _

VERB TENSE ,---------- -- ----- - --- - - ~ ------------- - -·- ------- ---------

A verb can be present, past or future t e nse .

Present tense verbs-express actions-that -are -happening now, continually or regularly.

Example: I scream when I see spiders. Past tense verbs express actions that occurred in the past.

Example: I screamed when I saw the spiders. Future tense verbs express actions that will occur.

Example: I will scream if I see a spider.

Directions: Use each verb to write sentences illustrating present, past, and future tenses.

1. visit

present tense __________________________________________ _

past tense _____________________________________________ _ - - . - . . . -------------------------------------------------------------

future tense~-------------------------------------------

2. want

present tense __________________________________________ _

past tense _______________ ~------------------------------

future tense ___________________________________________ _

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Name _________________________ _ Date ______________________ _

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VERB r·E.NSE: PAS i TENSE- !RkcCULAR VE~BS

Some verbs do not follow the past tense -ed rule. These -are irregular verbs.

Examples: ran - run speak- spoke

Can you think of an irregular verb? __________ _

Directions: Write the past tense of each verb. You may use a dictionary if necessary.

1 . break ----------

2. fly ----------

3. rise ----------

4. steal ----------

5. choose ----------

6. begin - ---------

7. freeze - ---------

8. run - ---------

9. nng - - --- -----

1 0. swim ----------

1 1 drink ----------

l 2. bite ----------

l 3.

14.

1 5.

1 6.

1 7.

1 8.

1 9.

20.

21

22.

23.

24.

give

see

take

draw

come

go

smg

throw

drive

eat

grow

sit

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----------

----------

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Na m e ________________________ _ Date ______________________ _

Most past tense action verbs end in -ed ... Examples: listened played treated

Sometimes, when a regular verb changes tense, the spelling of · the verb changes, but the pronunciation doesnrt change.

Examples: stopped tried

Can you think of a past tense action verb that ends in -ed?

Irregular verbs are formed in other ways . We will look at these in another lesson.

Directions: Write a past tense action verb for each sentence. Use action verbs that end in -ed.

1. We _______________ when jason got hurt.

2. Everyone _______________ to the teacher's instructions .

3. He ______________ the baby up to the bedroom.

4. \"'!e all _______________ at the funny joke .

5. The club _______________ money for the trip.

6. Mary _______________ for the test.

7. Donald _______________ his mother set the table.

8. He _______________ across the field to hi s frie nd s .

9. The teacher------~-------- the test papers .

l 0. The wrinkled clothes need to be ______________ _


Name ________________________ _ Date ______________________ _

H ELPIN G VERBS

Helping verbs are used to form a verb phrase. rhey are used before the action verb.

A verb phrase is an action verb and one or more helping verbs working together to show tense.

Example: We will take the test tomorrow.

Can you think of a sentence with a verb phrase?

Directions: Find the helping verbs in t-he word search. The words will read up, down, acros$, forward, backward, and diagonally.

am are IS was been has have had can could must may

s h a b d n c I e s a ,..,...., m r

Ill \...

d u e r e w v a h 0 g f I k n

-d k t I q I J q I s I y p h r m r J e q 0 a u a d 0 p I s b z g h s 0 t a n h d a h f y m X a w v X d d d v s h 0 u d v e t h g i m e w 0

were do miqht

m I b r b e I

0 b e p b n 0 d k m I y n w. a f X m b b y r e h c g t w v z u I d

will does shall

k e

J f J s i d I u 0

c

would did should

b c h a n g I 0

g z p u a v s t q w r y u s t u w X


Nam e __________________________ _ Date ______________________ _ -·-~·-.-----~----:---· -. - -· ~--~

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To form the futun~-1:-ense·; · ·use - i:lle - he-lpin~:fVeros·-"will" - or · - ·- · ---- · · "shall" before the action verb.

Examples: We wifl study for the math test. We shalf pass the math test.

Can you think of a sentence with a future tense action verb?

Directions: Write a future tense action verb for each sentence. Remember to use a helping verb before the action verb_

l. We ______________ when we get home.

2. Everyone _______________ to the teacher's instructions.


4. We all _______________ at the funny joke.

5. The ciub rnonev for the trio. --------------- f I

6. Mary _______________ for the test.

7. Donald _______________ his mother set the table.

8. He _______________ across the field to his friends.

9. The teacher _______________ the test papers.

1 0. The wrinkled clothes _______________ _

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Name ________________________ _ Date ______________________ _

V f RBS REV IEW

Directions: Underline the verb o r verb phrase in each sentence below. Then write present, past, or future on the line.

1. We look at the stars every n ight.

2. The stars sparkle on clear nights.

3. We will gaze at the planets with the telescope. _________ _

4. You saw clouds in the sky last night.

5. On cloudy nights, we stay inside.

6. We shall look at the full moon tonight.

7. You will join us after dinner.

8. Next month, we will go the planetarium.

9. Everyone peered at the night sky.

1 0. Last month, we observed a few shooting · stars.


NArvfE DATE -------------------- --- ---- --- --- --~~-

An adjective is a word that modifies a noun. The adjective tells you something about, or describes, the noun.

Example 1: That is a pretty dress. . The word dress is a noun. The word pretty is an adjective. The word pretty describes the dress.

Example 2: There is a yellow butterfly. The word butterfly is a noun. The word yellow is an adjective. The wordyellow describes the butterfly.

Circle the adjective that describes the underlined noun.

1. The dog is brown.

2. There is a square box.

3. That is a large tree.

4. Where are my new shoes?

5. Do you see the lovely garden?

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N~ _____________________________ DATE ____________ __

ADJEC'TIVES: Color a11d Shape

Some adjectives tell the color or shape of a noun.

Example 1: Do you see the green frog? The word green tells the color of the frog.

Example 2: There is a round baiL The word round tells the shape of the ball_

WRlTE AN ADJECTIVE THAT TELLS THE COLOR OR SHAPE OF THE UNDERLINED NOUN.

1. Those are -------------------------- grapes.

2. My pool is ----------------------------------

3. We picked ___________________________ flowers.

4. That's a tree. ---------------------------------

5. The blocks are -------------------------------

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Name_________________________ Date ____________________ _

WH AT IS A NOUN?

A noun is a person, place, thing, idea, or quality. Remember: nouns name

Here are some examples of nouns that name:

car bird

table California Mr. Smith

Can you think of a noun that names?

Directions: Underline the noun (or nouns) in each sentence.

l. The circus is fun.

2. Soda and popcorn are sold at the circus.

3. There are many performers.

4. Everyone sees clowns and elephants.

5. The lion jumps through hoops.

6. The high-wire is up in the air.

7. Men and women walk carefully across the rope.

8. The most exciting part is the trapeze.

9. Acrobats fly across the sky.

l 0. Happiness is found at the circus.

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COMM O N ~J O UNS

A common noun is a noun that does not name a:· sp-eEiflc- pe-rs_o_n_;_p_lace~- tlii ng~ ·rae a;-or -quality:----

Common nouns are not capitalized unless they appear as the first word in a sentence.

Here are some examples of common nouns:

school city boy

child street

Can you think of acommon noun?

PROPER NOUNS

A proper noun is a noun that names a specific person, place, thing, idea, or quality.

Proper nouns are always capitalized .

Here are some examples of proper nouns:

jefferson Elementary School Chicago Thomas

Mary Elm Street

Some proper nouns are made up of more than one word.

Can you think of a proper noun?

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Name _________________________ D a t e_c_ __________________ _

SINGULL\R NOUNS

A singular noun is a noun that names one lace, thin , idea, or ualit .

Here are some examples of singular nouns:

school city

child street

Can you think of a singular noun?

PLURAL NOUNS

A plural noun is a noun that names more than one person, place, thing, idea, or quality.

Here are some examples of plural nouns :

schools cities

children streets

Can you think of a plural noun? _

Directions: Write an 5 next to each singul a r noun. Write a P next to each plural noun.

1. house 3 . girls

2. cow 4. county ____ _

5. monkeys

6. desks

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RULES FOR 1--0RM l f\IC ~·!_[ J RAL 1'J ( 1Uf\J S

Example: cat becomes cats

If a noun ends in-ch, -sh, -s, -x, or -z, add "es" at the end.

Example: church becomes churches

If a noun ends in "y" and there is a consonant before the "y", change the "y" to "i" and add "es."

Example: family becomes families

If a noun ends in "y" and there is a vowel before the "y" just add "s."

Example: holiday becomes holidays

If a noun ends in· "f' or "fe" c hange the "f' or "fe" to "ves."

Example: knife becomes knives

The exceptions to this rule are: roof, hoof, chief, belief. just add "s" to these four words.

Directions: Write the plural form of each word.

1 . dog ---------2. kiss ---------3. baby ---------4. toy ---------5. wife ---------6. life ---------

7. city 8. basket 9. watch .l 0. box l 1 . way 12. body

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13. shelf 14. roof 1 5. calf l 6. song ________ _ 1 7. paper ________ _ l 8. monkey _______ _

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Na me__________________________ Da t e ________ _

lFRI~G ULAR PLURALS

------SINGULAR PLURAL

child children ma-n men ox oxen

woman women foot feet

qoose geese tooth teeth

mouse m1ce deer deer fish fish

sheep shee_Q

Directions: Find the irregular plural nouns in the word search. The words will read up, down, across, forwards, backwards,· and diagonal.

f f d e z e a t c 0

a y X 5 e d e X q

g s v e w a n e m r

s h e e p z n f b c

b g t u m 0 c n n s

m b c h d r e n

v k d c e 0 p m t

h h t e e f p 0 u

g J e J n m w w f

k s r r y h q X g


Nam e __________ ~-~------------- Date ___________________ _ ---;------- - ..,.........,.......:...- __ ~---

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POS~ESS I V~ NO Ui\) S

Example: the boy's bicycle

RULES FOR FORMING POSSESSIVE NOUNS

To make most singular nouns possessive, just add's.

Example: Mom's car

If a p lural noun already ends in "s", add an apostrophe.

t 1rec 1ons: c

SINGUU'\R boy

book

school

Example: the boys' room

If a singular noun ends in "s", add's.

Example: The boss's request

omp ete t h h e c art. SINGULAR

PLURAL POSSESIVE

children Watch's

houses

car's

families

PLURAL POSSESSIVE

sheep's

monkeys'

cushions'


N am e_ ____________________ ___ Date ________________________ _

NOUi',JS REVIE:_\IV

Directions:_ Underline each noun in the paragraph. Then place each noun in the proper column. Some nouns belong in more than one column.

Every year, Mrs. jones's class visits a museum. This

year's group went to the Children's Science Museum on Front

Street. Everyone saw many wonderful exhibits. First, they

learned about atoms and molecules. Then, they saw one

exhibit about the sun. Next was a movie .about the ocean.

Finally, they all performed experiments of their own. All the

students agreed that this was a fun trip.

COMMON PROPER SINGULAR PLURAL

SINGULAR PLURAL

POSSESSIVE POSSESSIVE

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Name ________________________ _ Date ___________________ _

QU i t: · NUUNS

Directions: Underline the noun in each sentence. Label each ··6ouri yoii uil.derlin·e witn···tn-e··-ty·pe-of houn it is: · Remember, many nouns can be more than one type of noun.

common proper singu£ar singu£ar

Example: The smallest state is Rhode Island.

l. The United States is a beautiful country.

2. Cali fornia has many tall trees.

3. Vermont's trees always change colors in the fall.

4. Claire visits many beaches along the coast every year.

5. In Texas, the prairies' colors are magnificent.

6. The mid-western states have many beautiful mountains.

7 . . Every year many tourists visit Florida for its sunshine.

8. Have you ever seen the White House in our nation's

capital?

9. What is special about the state in which you live?


Name___________________________ Date _____________________ _

WHA I IS A.N ,~ C riON VEf-USI

A verb is a word that shows a·ction.

Here are some examples of action verbs:

run JUmp think read SWim

Can you think of an action ve rb? __________________________ _

Directions: Underline the action verb (or verbs) in each sentence.

l. Did you ever play soccer?

2. You should run in the right direction.

3. You should remember the rule: Do not touch the ball with your hands.

4. As you run, you should dribble the ball.

5. If you get near your opponent's goal, kick the ball past the goalie into the net.

6. The team with the most points wins the game.

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VER B TENS!-- ---- --- ----------- - --- -- - - - -·--

A verb can be present, pas t or future t ense: .

Present tense·verbg-express actions-that-are -happening now, continually or regularly.

Example: I scream when I see spiders. Past tense verbs express actions that occurred in the past.

Example: I screamed when I saw the spiders. Future tense verbs express actions that will occur.

Example: I wiJI scream if I see a spider.

Directions: Use each verb to write sentences illustrating present, past, and future tenses.

1. visit

present tense __________________________________________ _

past tense _____________________________________________ _ ... . ---- ------- ---------- --------------- - ------ ------ --- ---------

future tense ___________________________________________ _

2. want

presen t t ense __________________________________________ _

past tense _____________________________________________ _

future tense ___________________________________________ _


1

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Nam e ________________________ _ Date ______________________ _

V~R B T ENSE.: PAST TENSE

Most past tense action verbs end in - ed ... Examples: listened played treated

Sometimes, when a regular verb changes tense, the spelling of the verb changes, hut the pronunciation doesn't change.

Examples: stopped tried

Can you think of a past tense action verb that ends in -ed?

Irregular verbs are formed in other ways. We will look at these in another lesson.

Directions: Write a past tense action verb for each sentence. Use action verbs that end in -ed .

1. We _______________ when jason got hurt.



4. \Ale a!l _______________ at the funny joke.

5. The club _______________ money for the trip.

6. Mary _______________ for the test.

7. Don a ld _______________ his mother set the table .

8. He ______________ across the field to his friends.

9 . The teacher------~-------- the test papers.

1 0. The wrinkled clothes need to be ______________ _


Name __________________________ _ Date ______________________ _

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VU<B lFNSt: PAS I TENSE - IRRlCULAR V ER. BS

Some verbs do not follow the past tense -ed rule. These are irregular verbs.

Exam pies: ran - run speak- spoke

Can you think of an irregular verb? __________ _

Directions: Write the past tense of each verb. You may use a dictionary if necessary.

1 break ----------

2. fly ----------

3. rise ----------

4. steal ----------

5. choose ----------

6. begin ----------

7. freeze ----------

8. run ----------

9. rrng ----------

1 0. swim ----------

1 l drink ----------

1 2. bite ----------

1 3.

14.

1 5.

1 6.

1 7.

l 8.

l 9.

20.

21

22.

23.

24.

g1ve ----------

see ----------

take ----------

draw ----------

come ----------

go ----- -----

sing ----------

throw ----------

drive ----------

eat ----------

grow ----------

sit ----------

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Name ________________________ _ Date ______________________ _

HELPIN G V ERBS

Helping verbs are used to form a verb phrase . They are used before the action verb.

A verb phrase is an action verb and one or more helping verbs working together to show tense.

Example~ We will take the test tomorrow.

Can you think of a sentence with a verb phrase?

Directions~ Find the helping verbs in the word search. The words will read up, down, across , forward, backward, and diagonally.

am are IS was been has have had can could must may

s h a b d n c e s a ,-,... m ,-

Ill '--

d u e r e w v a h 0 g f I k n d k t I q I J q I 5 I y p h r m r J e q 0 a u a d 0 p s b z g h s 0 t a n h d a h f y m X a w v X d d d v 5 h 0 u d v e t h g m e w 0

were do might

m I b r b e I

0 b e p b n 0 d k m I y n w . a f X m b b y r e h c g t w v z u I d

will does shall

k e

J f J 5

I

d I u 0

c

would did should

b c h a n g I 0

g z p u a v s t q w r y u s t u w X


N am e ~ _______________________ _ Date ______________________ _ -------- -- - - - -- -----------~- -------

VERB TENSE- FUT URE rE_ NSE

To i;-~~ tile f-ut-Li.re_i:_ense·;· us-e- tne -ne-liJin~rvero-s·-"will" ·or- -··· --- -·· "shall" before the action verb.

Examples: We will study for the math test_ We shalf pass the math test.

Can you think of a sentence with a future tense action verb?

Directions: Write a future tense action verb for each sentence. Remember to use a helping verb before the action verb.

l. We _______________ when we get home.


3. He _______________ the baby up to the bedroom.

4. We all _______________ at the funny joke.

5. The ciub _______________ money for the trip.

6. Mary. _______________ for the test.

7. Donald _______________ his mother set the ta ble.

8. He _______________ across the field to his friends.

9. The teacher _______________ the test papers.

1 0. The wrinkled clothes _______________ .


Name ________________________ _ Date ______________________ _

VERBS RtVlEW

Directions: Underline the verb or verb phrase in each sentence below_ Then write present, past, or future on the line.

1 _ We look at the stars every night.

2. The stars sparkle on clear nights.

3. We will gaze at the planets with the telescope. _________ _

4. You saw clouds in the sky last night.

S. On cloudy nights, we stay inside.

6. We shall look at the full moon tonight.

7. You will join us after dinner.

8. Next month, we will go the planetarium.

9. Everyone peered at the night sky.

1 0. Last month, we observed a few shoo ting · stars_

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NAME _________________________ DATE ____________ __ - -- ---- ------- ~-.-.- -------. -~ ~~·

vVHA'I' IS AN ADJ ECTl'~V 1::.?

An adjective is a word that modifies a noun. The adjective tells you something about, or describes, the noun.

Example 1: That is a pretty dress. . The word dress is a noun. The word pretty is an adjective. The wordpretty describes the dress.

Example 2: There is a yellow butterfly. The word butterfly is a noun. The wordyellow is an adjective. The wordyellow describes the butterfly.

Circle the adjective that describes the underlined noun.

1. The dog is brown.

2. There is a square box.

3. That is a large tree.

4. Where are my new shoes?

5. Do you see the lovely garden?


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WRITE AN ADJECTIVE TIIAT TELLS TIIE COLOR OR SHAPE OF TilE UNDERLINED NOUN.

1. shoes. ----------------------------

2_ ---------------------'---------- computer

3. ball ----------------------------

4. clock ----------------------------

5_ table ------~------~-------------


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ADJEC'I1VES: Color and Shape

Some adjectives tell the color or shape of a noun.

Example 1: Do you see the green frog? The word green teUs the color of the frog.

Example 2: There is a round balL The word round tells the shape of the balL

WRITE AN ADJECTIVE THAT TELLS THE COLOR OR SHAPE OF THE UNDERLINED NOUN.

L Those are __________________ grapes.

2. My pool is ----------------------------------

3. We picked flowers. -----------------------------

4. That's a tree. -------------------------------

5. The blocks are -------------------------------


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ADJECTIVES: SIZE AND NUMBER

Sorne adjectives tell the number of a noun. Some adjective tell you the size of a noun.

Example 1: I have two sisters. The word two tells how many sisters.

Example 2: That is a large house. The word large tells the size of the house.

CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE 1HAT DESCRIBES TilE UNDERLINED NOUN.

1. Those are small ants.

2 . I see three birds .

3. There are many people here.

4. Where are my large markers?


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PRACTICE2

Write an adjective that tells the size or number of the nouns.

L students

WORD BANK

2. lake large

tall

3. turtles eight

tiny

4. pencils small

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5. boys

6. _______________________________ bug


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5.

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ADJECTIVE UNSCRAlYlBLE

UNSCRAMBLE TilE ADJECTIVES.

three

square

trehe

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etrtpy

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nyma

nurod

lppuer

slalrn

many round

WORD BANK pretty

large

6

small purple

five

beautiful

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iWJ EC~l'l YES PRACTICE3

USE TIIE WORDS IN THE WORD BANK TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCES.

yellow two

WORD BANK hot tiny

some long

ten tall

1. I have ________________ rmgers.

2. That is a kitten. --------------------------

3. I am reading a book. ----------------------------

4. I see a bus. ----------------------------------

5. We have feet. -------------------------------

6. He IS- a 1nan ---------------------------------- -

7. I have --------------------------------- candy.

8. It js a------------------------------ day.


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ADJECTIVES WORDSEARCH

L y T T E R p L L A T I N y M

u E R A u Q s M A L L D B H T

F L 0 u Q H K G R E E N N B p

I L H s 0 M E I G H T u z Q X

T 0 s J J A L J E u F 0 u R u u w p T E N c Q N G H R E D B A E G G E y F I v E R T K H L

E 0 R Q B B F X K B H L u N G

B y u F 0 c s H u 0 R N M c N

L R F K --L s 0 K M 0 F z M D T u A z M c T 0 v c Q w z I T B E z N F v A 0 y E N v X y M v

YELLOW SQUARE ROUND LARGE FIVE TINY SOME RED HUGE EIGHT TEN SHORT PRETTY GREEN BLUE

TALL SMALL MANY FOUR BEAUTIFUL


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ADJ EC1'J \ 1 r~ S: WRITING ACTIVITY

USE TIIE ADJECTIVES IN THE WORD BANK AND WRITE A SENTENCE WI'IH EACH WORD.

I brown

WORD BANK green lovely huge ten


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TillS IS A QUIZ TO SEE HOW WELL YOU UNDERSTAND ADJECTIVES. READ EACH SENTENCE. CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE TIIAT DESCRIBES THE UNDERLINED NOUN.

1. There are four frogs in the pond.

2. It is a round pond.

3 . That is a tiny frog.

4. Do you see ten frogs?

5. Some frogs are singing.

6. There are purple flowers in the pond.

7. That is a huge frog.

_ 8. It is a beautiful pond.


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Many activities, including:

Sattu-day, ..July 6 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon School.Par.king Lot Cyclists 5 to 14 years old

Helmet fitting Prizes and drawings Bicycle exhibits from local bike shops

Learn b icycle safety tips Get your bicycle inspected by Police Bicycle Patrol officers

Ask questions about bicycle safety Practice on simulated streets, intersections, and crosswalks

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Use the poster to answer the questions _

L When will the bicycle rodeo take place?

a. Date:

b_ Hours:

2 . What are two things cyclist can do at the bicycle rodeo?

3_ Which group will examine students' bicycles?

4_ What must you do if you want to attend the bicycle rodeo?

5_ Explain what is meant by the following words :

o _ Deadline:

b. Simulated:

6_ David is 15 years old _ Can he take part in the bicycle rodeo?

Yes No

Ex plain why or why not_

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1. When riding a bicycle, you

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2 . Keep to the side of the road

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3. Ride in a straight path in

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4. Do not weave in a nd out of

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5. Do not ride bicycles at night.

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Use the safety tips to answer t he questions _

1. Why is it important to follow safety rules when cycling?

Write two reasons.

2. What is one safety device you should wear when riding a bicycle?

3. A cyclist who 'weaves in and out of traffic' is being:

a. Skillful

b. Clever

c. Reckless

d. Brave

4. Tell whether the statements below are true or false .

_____ You should ride facing oncoming traffic.

_____ When riding with friends, ride side by side.

_____ Ride when it is dark.

_____ Keep your hands on the handlebars at all t imes.

_____ Walk your bicycle when you get to an intersection.

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MA KING lN FERENCES

USE STORY CLUES AND YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE TO FIGURE OUT INFORMATION THAT IS NOT STATED OR EXPLAINED IN A STORY.

READ THE FOLLOWING AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:

Char lie and George packed their backpacks with water, fruit, a flashlight and sunglasses. They were dressed in shorts for their walk. Charlie's Dad was going with them for the. day. They had planned this trip for a long time.. It was dawn when the.y got in the. car that morning. The mountains were beautiful this time of year.

L Where were Charlie and George going? _________ _

a . What are the story clues?

b. What are your experience clues?

2. What things did they pack in their backpacks that he lped you figure out where they were going?

3. Write an ending to the paragraph above to show you unders tood this activity.

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MUSIC: OPINION

Music would be beneficial to most students if it was a required

subject in elementary schools. Studies show that children who are

good at music are also good at math.

The United States is worried about low test scores. We could

boost them with the help of music. Music can help in areas other than

math. If started at an early age, it can open pathways into new areas

of the brain that wouldn't normally develop, helping the student

succeed in many subjects.

Many ch ildren suffer from low self-esteem. Development of a

specific talent can help improve self-esteem by making the child feel

unique and needed. Children who practice skills such as music

generally don't have time to get into trouble. Children like thi s are

often favored and praised by adults , therefore making them feel

better about themselves.

Adding music programs into elementary schools could improve

learning, test scores, and self-esteem . It's worth a try.

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Ans wer the following questions about MUSIC: OPINION

1. What is the main idea of this passage?

2. Why does the writer want elementary school students to study

music?

3. The author says that learning talents can help raise self

esteem, or make you feel better about yourself. Do you think

this is true? Why or why not?

4 . Do you think music should be a required subject? Why or why

not?

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.l\nswer the following questions ab ou t M USIC: OPINION, conti n ued

5. Do you think that there are other subjects that are better than

music? Why or why not?

6. Do you play a musical instrument? If so, which one? If not,

would you like to?

7. Do you think learning music would help you do better in school?

Why or why not? What is learned in music that helps with other

subjects in school?

8. Has the article persuaded you to share the author's point of

view?

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FACT AND OPINION

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A fact is something that is true or can be proven. An opinion is something that you or someone else thinks or feels about a subject or topic.

READ EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS_ WRITE Fact OR Opinion ON THE LINES_

1. Johnny Appleseed was born in Massachusetts in 177 4_

2_ I think Johnny Appleseed was a very nice man.

3_ Apples come in many colors.

4 . The Romans thought apples were a symbol of love and beauty.

5. Green apples are the best tasting apples .

6. Apples are my favorite snack.

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PREDICTING OUTCOMES READ EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STORIES. Fill 1n the circle in front of the correct answer.

1. Gregory and Simon were best friends. They loved winter and all the fun things to do in the winter. Gregory and Simon got up very early on Saturday morning. They ate a hot breakfast to help them keep warm. Next they put on their snowsuits and boots. They grabbed their caps and their ice skates, and ran out the door. They raced all the way to the pond.

What do you think Gregory and Simon are going to do next?

0 ride their bikes 0 go to school 0 make a snowman 0 go ice-skating

2. Ted and his dad had just returned from the hardware store. They had boards, nails, a new hammer, and a saw. They got the ladder from the garage and carried all the things they needed to the back yard. Ted placed the ladder next to the tree trunk. Ted's dad had the plans for them to follow. Dad showed Ted how to measure the boards, and helped him to cut them to the correct· size_ They worked all day cutting and nailing the boards. Ted helped his dad carry the boards up the ladder. Ted climbed up the stairs when it was all finished. He couldn't believe how far he could see.

What did Ted and his dad build? 0 a new wagon 0 a tree h ouse 0 a garage 0 a swing

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The main idea of a story is what the story is about. To find the main ide~ ask yourself, "What was this story about?" Sometimes the author will state the main idea. Sometimes you have to figure it out for yourself

READ THE STORY BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.

Mom and I go to the mall on Saturd~y. I like to go to the pet store. They have cats, dogs, birds, and fish in the pet store. The puppies are so funny when they play with each other. Some of the birds can talk. It is fun to go to the pet store.

L What is the main-idea of this story?

a. The puppies are funny. b. We go to the mall on Saturday. c. It is fun to go to the pet store. d. Some ofthe birds can talk.

2 . Was the main idea stated in this story?

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UNDERS'l'ANDING THE 1VIA1N lDEA

The main idea of a story is what the story is about. To find the main idea, ask yourself, "What was this story about?" Sometimes the author will state the main idea. Sometimes you have to figure it out for yourself

READ THE STORY BELOW AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS.

We have horses on our farm. It is my job to exercise and feed the horses, and to keep the horses and their stalls clean. I bathe the horses once a week and brush their manes and tails. Horses like it when you brush them. I feed the horses every afternoon and clean their stalls. There is fresh hay in the barn for me to put in their stalls. I ride the horses at least twice a week. They like to go in the pasture and run.

1. What i~ the main idea of this story?

a. Horses like it when you brush them. b. Horses need lots of care. c. I ride the horses at least twice a week. d. They like to go in the pasture and run.

2. Was the main idea stated in this story?

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R E/\])ING SKll_JL S DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

Read each of the following and answer the question. Use what you already know + the clues in the passage to draw a conclusion. Please write in complete sentences.

L Rob put on his uniform and his special shoes. He was ready to play. The team came onto the court, and the crowd cheer~d. Rob dribbled the ball down the court. The ball went in the basket on his first throw. Everyone clapped for Rob.

What is Rob doing? ________________ _

2. Harry paid for his ticket He bought some popcorn and a soda. He went and sat down in a seat. Ff.is friend, Mike came in and sat down next to him. Soon the room became dark and the curtains opened. Harry couldn't wait for it to begin.

Where is Harry? -------- -----------

3. Today is Jenny's eighth birthday. Her grandmother sent her a card and some money for her birthday. Jenny knew what she wanted to buy for her birthday. Her mother drove her to the store. She walked around the store and looked at everything. There were stuffed animals, bicycles, games, books, and scooters. Jenny bought three books with the money her grandmother sent her.

What store is I enny in? ----------------

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]{EADIN G SKILT_)S Dl:u\ WING CONCLUSIONS

Read each of the following and answer the question. Use what you already know + the clues in the passage to draw a conclusion. Please write in complete sentences.

L It was a beautiful July morning. Brad and Betsy were helping their parents pack the car. The suitcases had already been placed in the car. Betsy and Brad packed their rafts, sand pails, and shovels . They would enjoy them on this trip.

Where are Brad and Betsy going? ____________ _______ _

2. Katie carefully carried the boxes downstairs. She opened each box and took the ornaments out of the box. Billy opened the front door and helped to bring in the large tree. Mom and Dad put the lights on the tree.

What is this family doing? ___________ ________ _ _ _ _

3. Mrs. Kelly spoke with each student before the end of the school day. She told each of them that she had enjoyed teaching them in second grade. Mrs. Kelly gave each student a big hug as they ran through the door. She waved good-bye and told them she would see them when they returned to schoo 1 in the falL

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In 1961, John F. Kennedy became president. The world was then introduced to his beautiful wife Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy. She was intelligent, graceful, and beautiful. Americans and the world fell in love with her.

She was born Jacqueline Lee Bouvier in 1929. She lived in New York City and East Hampton, Long Island. She loved riding horses and had lessons at a very early age. She went to private schools. Her interests were writing poems and stories, ballet, and drawing.

In 1947-1948, Jacqueline was named "the Debutante of the Year", in her social circle. She went to Vassar and traveled all over the world. She loved France and would visit often. She became a photographer for a Washington D.C. newspaper and soon met Senator John F. Kennedy.

She married John F. Kennedy in 1953. They had two children, Caroline, and John Jr., who was born just before John F. Kennedy became president in 1960. The family moved into the White House. They had another child Patrick, who was born prematurely and died. A president's wife is called the First Lady. As First Lady, Jackie promoted the "arts". She introduced the world to the White House by conducting tours for visitors.

Jackie Kennedy was a devoted mother. She had said, "If you bur.g!e raising your children, I don't think whatever else you do will matter very much." As First Lady, Jackie had many responsibilities, but her children always were her top priority.

Tragedy struck with the assassination of President Kennedy. Jacqueline Kennedy had to care for her children alone. She moved to New York City. She protected the children from all the publicity. She wanted as much privacy as possible, but the people and press always wanted to know about her life.

She married Aristotle Onassis in 1968 and lived in Greece. After his death she move back to New York City and was the editor for Doubleday. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis died in 1994. She is remembered for her .grace and beauty, her love of words and her family.


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1. Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis was born in __ _ a. 1964 b. 1929 c. 1953 d. none of these

2. Jacqueline's interests were ___ _ a. writing b. riding horses c: ballet d. all of these

3. Which of the following is true? a. Jacqueline met and married Aristotle Onassis in 1953. b. Jacqueline attended private school. c. Jacqueline and President Kennedy had nine children. d. None of these

4. As first lady, Jacqueline's first priority was __ A. riding horses b. the arts c. her children d. the American people

5. After the assassination of her husband, Jacqueline __ a. moved to Florida b. moved to New York c. moved to F ranee d. none of these

6. Jacqueline introduced the \r"Jorld to the \A/hite House by_. a. inviting them to dinner b. making movies c. giving tours d. taking pictures .

What was the most interesting fact you learned about Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis?


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Edward Teach (Biackbcard) Pirates!

On the oceans, robbers have a special name: pirates. Pirates have been around for more than three centuries. In the days when there were many sailing ships, pirates often had the fastest vessels. Pirates were often dangerous criminals who stole valuable cargo. They sometimes sank their victims' ships to hide the crime. Men and women could be part of the pirate crew.

One very famous pirate was Blackbeard, who was also known as Edward Teach. He was an English pirate who attacked ships off America's coast in the 18th century. Blackbeard was known for being heavily armed. During battles, he often wove candlewicks into his beard, and covered them with gun powder, so that his beard was smoking, or even on f~re! Blackbeard was so famous (or infamous!) that he was able to scare many crews into giving up without firing a single shot. Although his career as a pirate only lasted two years, legend has it that much of Blackbeard's wonderful buried treasure still waits to be discovered.

Not all pirate activity was illegal. From the 1500s to the 1700s, many warring nations relied he a vily on legal and licensed pirates called "private e r s" . Privateers were used to help the navies. Privateers were pirates who plundered enemy ships.

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"ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ABOUT PIRATES P i cat es vJD rr:~ __ _

a. all men b. often dangerous criminals c. the names of sailing ships d. all America

2. Blackbeard got his name from having a. lit candlewicks in his beard b. his beard colored c. a barber on board d. a comb collection

3- Blackbeard was from ...

a. America b. Spain c. France d. England

4 _ A "privateer'' was .. .

5.

a. a legal pirate b. a very private pirate c. a female pirate c. a parrot

Pirates often crlrnes. a. surrendered b. took prisoners c. sunk their enemy's ship d. changed ships

to hide their

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