GRAMMAR

We are beginning the 3rd quarter focusing on grammar. We will introduce other topics as the quarter progresses.

Grammar is the study of the way words are used to make sentences. Our class will focus on eight parts of speech.

NOUN: A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. We will be learning and dissecting ten different types of nouns.

The 10 noun types we will be interacting with include the following list:
1. Common nouns
2. Proper nouns
3. Material nouns
4. Compound nouns
5. Pronouns
6. Abstract nouns
7. Concrete nouns
8. Collective nouns
9. Uncountable nouns
10. Countable nouns                                                                                           

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Common nouns are not specific people, places, things, or ideas.

I like this girl.

A proper noun names a specific person, place, thing, or ides.

My name is Alexander Dowthard Jr. and i go to West Middle School

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Things that are made up of substances.

I like sugar on White Rice.

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Two words put together to make one.

My favorite sport is Basketball.

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Take the place of a noun.

He got me kicked out today

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Abstarct noun is a characteristic.

I'm brave in ways.

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Things you can experience through your 5 senses.

I smell that food.

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A group of something.

I got a bunch of keys.

Things that you cannot count with numbers.

When I'm thirsty I drink water.

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Refers to something that can be counted with numbers.

Can I have 5 cookies please.

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