What word tells what the subject does

What word tells what the subject does?

Predicate: tells what the subject is or what it does (always contains the verb).

What joins a word or group of words?

Conjunctions

What is a group of words that is part of a sentence and contains a subject and a verb?

independent clause

What are the basic rules of grammar?

11 Rules of Grammar

• Use Active Voice.
• Link Ideas with a Conjunction.
• Use a Comma to Connect Two Ideas As One.
• Use a Serial Comma in a List.
• Use the Semicolon to Join Two Ideas.
• Use the Simple Present Tense for Habitual Actions.
• Use the Present Progressive Tense for Current Action.
• Add “ed” to verbs for the Past Tense.

What is general grammar?

: the study of general principles believed to underlie the grammatical phenomena of all languages. — called also philosophical grammar, universal grammar.

What is the order to teach grammar?

In what order to teach grammar to ESL Beginners?

• The verb “to be” and sentence structure (English follows S-V-O (subject-verb-object) word order but other languages may be different).
• Noun.
• Personal pronouns.
• Demonstrative adjectives this, that, those, these.
• Yes/no questions.
• Articles.
• Adjectives.
• Verbs and tenses.

How can I make grammar interesting?

6 Ways to Make Teaching Grammar Fun (I’m Serious)

1. 1) Build grammar practice into fun writing assignments.
2. 2) Make funny examples or practice sentences.
3. 3) Make a bulletin board or anchor chart called “Why Grammar Matters” and have students contribute.
4. 4) Have “story time” with this book one day.
5. 5) Play Reviewsical Chairs with grammar concepts you’ve been learning.

What is the easiest way to teach grammar?

Six Musts For Teaching Grammar

1. Motivate Them. No matter what subject you teach, it’s important to motivate your students.
2. Start From The Beginning. This one is really important.
3. Be Prepared.
4. Don’t Fake It.
5. Do Fake It.
6. Use Sentence Diagrams.
7. One More Thing (If It’s Right For You)

How do you introduce grammar to students?

How to present grammar

1. Step 1: Present a context which fits the language you are teaching.
2. Step 2: Use a timeline to present the concept of the tense, for example:
3. Step 3: Introduce the form.
4. Step 4: How do you know students understand the concept?
5. Step 5: How do you know if students understand the written form?

What are the grammar topics?

English grammar guide

• Nouns. Nouns are people, places, or things, They tell us what we are talking about.
• Adjectives. Adjectives modify, or describe, nouns.
• Adverbs. Adverbs modify adjectives, verbs, or other adverbs.
• Determiners. Articles, quantifiers, and other determiners modify nouns.
• Verbs & verb tenses.
• Speech.
• Punctuation.
• Relative clauses.

How do you introduce a new grammar?

The 9 Main Techniques For Presenting Grammar In The Classroom

1. Direct Explaining (Explicit Approach).
2. Discovering the Grammar (Implicit Approach).
3. Using Pictures or Drawings (Illustrating Grammar Points).
4. Drawing Timelines (Teaching Tenses).
5. Asking Concept Questions (Checking Understanding).
6. Using Tables (Showing the Form).
7. Using Objects (Presenting the Meaning).

What are the different methods of teaching grammar?

10 techniques for teaching grammar

1. Boardwork presentations. For a quick and easy presentation of new language, the board is the obvious resource to exploit.
2. Using the students and you, the teacher.
3. Using realia.
4. Dialogue building.
5. Dictation.
6. Dictogloss.
7. Drilling.
8. Songs.

What is it called when a word is a noun and a verb?

Verbing, or what grammarians refer to as denominalization, is the act of converting a noun into a verb. If you can’t find an existing verb to describe what you’re doing, just verbify the nearest noun! For example, English can use the noun action as a verb simply by using it in a verb position within a sentence.

What is a word that describes a noun or pronoun?

ADJECTIVE: Describes a noun or pronoun; tells which one, what kind or how many. ADVERB: Describes verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs; tells how, why, when, where, to what extent.

Is her a noun or pronoun?

A pronoun (I, me, he, she, herself, you, it, that, they, each, few, many, who, whoever, whose, someone, everybody, etc.) is a word that takes the place of a noun. In the sentence Joe saw Jill, and he waved at her, the pronouns he and her take the place of Joe and Jill, respectively.

What is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun with another word?

preposition

How do you deliver a speech?

How to Deliver an Effective Presentation or Speech

1. Avoid signs of nerves during your speech. Think of yourself as someone who is sharing valuable information with willing listeners.
2. Develop good body language. The most important facial expression is the smile.
3. Gesticulate for success.
4. Make eye contact to engage people.

What makes a speech successful?

Clarity is an essential feature of a good speech. A speech should be clear and unambiguous so that the audience can understand it easily. If it is not clear enough to express its meaning to the audience, it will become ineffective. The message of the speech should be definite and relevant to the subject matter.

How do you start a welcome speech at school?

“A very warm welcome to each and every one of you. Distinguished principal, respected staff and teachers, and my dear fellow students welcome back to (insert name of the school here). At last, this beautiful day has arrived. I am sure you all have been eagerly waiting for this day.

How do you start a speech in school?

Greetings to one and all present here! I am extremely privileged to have this opportunity to address you all at this important moment for celebrating our 23rd Annual Day today. It is an honor for me to deliver my welcome speech for annual function. Today’s children are the future of our state as well as our country.

Every sentence has a subject and a predicate.

Subject
The subject tells whom or
what the sentence is about.  For example; The
house, The car, or The
teacher.

Predicate
The predicate tells what
the subject is or does.  For example;  is white, is blue, likes students.

Examples
The
house is white.
The
car is blue.
The
teacher likes students.

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The complete subject includes all the words that tell whom or what the sentence is about.  The main word in the complete subject is the simple subject.  For example;  The young man left home to find gold.

The complete predicate includes all the words that tell what the subject does or is.  The main word in the complete predicate is the simple predicate.  For example;

  The young man left home to find gold.

Examples
The brave explorer was on a ship for many months.
The tired gold miner wore torn and dirty clothes.
The hard working farmer planted corn seeds in his field.

Presentation on theme: «Verbs What is a Verb? a word which tells what the subject has, does, is, or feels expressed action or state of being.»— Presentation transcript:

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Verbs

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What is a Verb? a word which tells what the subject has, does, is, or feels expressed action or state of being

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A.Physical Action Verbs EX: run exploredive construct TYPES OF ACTION VERBS B.Mental Action Verbs EX: remember love need learn

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Action Verbs Tells what the subject does. The action may be physical or mental. EXAMPLES: The fish swam in the murky water. I believe in the power of positive thinking.

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Directions: Locate the action verb in each sentence. Helen enjoys having pets in her home. She fed two crazy cats and a cute dog named Gino. Her cat attacks when he is upset. She appreciates it when her husband walks the pets.

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PRACTICE Directions: Locate the action verb in each sentence. 1. Helen enjoys having pets in her home. 2. She fed two crazy cats and a cute dog named Gino. 3. Her cat attacks when he is upset. 4. She appreciates it when her husband walks the pets.

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More Action Verb examples The dog jumped high and caught the ball in the air. The iPad shut down in the middle of the teacher’s lesson. The three girls put their makeup on and headed to the movies.

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The dog jumped high and caught the ball in the air. The iPad shut down in the middle of the teacher’s lesson. The three girls put their makeup on and headed to the movies.

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Being Verbs Being verbs can be linking verbs or helping verbs. The most common linking verbs are forms of the verb be. The smart young lady is always early to class. amwasbe is werebeing arebeen

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Linking Verbs Links the subject to a word in the predicate. Verbs which express condition: Common Linking Verbs appeargrowseem becomelooksmell feel tastesound

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Linking Verbs Links the subject to a word in the predicate. Verbs which express condition: Example 1:  The boy grew tall. (grew= linking v. which links tall to boy) Example 2:  The popcorn smelled delicious. (smelled = linking v. which links delicious to popcorn)

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Linking Verbs Links the subject to a word in the predicate. Verbs which express condition: Some verbs may serve as either action verbs or as linking verbs. The rabbit appeared from the bush. (action) It appeared frightened. (linking)

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Linking Verbs A linking verb links the subject with a word in the predicate. This word can be a predicate noun or a predicate adjective. A predicate noun renames or identifies the subject. A predicate adjective describes the subject. Predicate Noun: Vera is a scout. Predicate Adj.: She seems brave.

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Examples: Box the linking verb in each sentence Kenny seemed curious about the pizza. He is an eater. The pizza looked delicious. It appeared large enough for more than one person. Kenny was a hungry boy.

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PRACTICE Directions: Box the linking verb. 1. Kenny seemed curious about the pizza. 2. He is an eater. 3. The pizza looked delicious. 4. It appeared large enough for more than one person. 5. Kenny was a hungry boy.

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More linking verb practice The teachers at our school are so kind and caring. Our student council members were hard-working and efficient this school year. My little brother is such an annoying pest.

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More linking verb practice The teachers at our school are so kind and caring. Our student council members were hard-working and efficient this school year. My little brother is such an annoying pest.

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Linking Verbs Are the verbs action or linking? 1. The girls became curious.

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Linking Verbs Are the verbs action or linking? If linking, is the word a predicate noun or predicate adj.? 1. The girls became curious. Linking

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Linking Verbs Are the verbs action or linking? 2. Vera sounded nervous.

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Linking Verbs Are the verbs action or linking? If linking, is the word a predicate noun or predicate adj.? 2. Vera sounded nervous. Linking

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Linking Verbs Are the verbs action or linking? 3. She sounded the alarm.

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Linking Verbs Are the verbs action or linking? If linking, is the word a predicate noun or predicate adj.? 3. She sounded the alarm. Action

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A.Helping Verb—helps the main verb to show an action or make a statement ***they can “help” linking or action verbs.  B. Forms of the verbs be, do, and have can be used as main verbs or helping verbs. EX: After we wake up, we will eat breakfast. H.V. M.V.

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Helping Verbs Helps complete the meaning of a main verb. Am washasbedo Is werehavebeingdoes Arewillhadbeendid maycanshould mightcouldwould must

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Helping Verbs Helps complete the meaning of a main verb. Maria is walking to the park. Thomas will compete in the tournament.

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Helping Verbs Underline the helping verb and circle the main verb. 1. I was running to catch the ball, but missed. 2. My mom was driving like a maniac. 3. The teacher should take your phone away. 4. We will feel better after the test.

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Practice: Underline the helping verb and circle the main verb. 1. I was running to catch the ball, but missed. 2. My mom was driving like a maniac. 3. The teacher should take your phone away. 4. We will feel better after the test.

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 answers the question who or what receives action Ex: Elizabeth cooked chicken for dinner on Monday. VERBS with DIRECT OBJECTS 1.DIRECT OBJECT—a noun or pronoun inthe predicate which receives the action of the verb A.V. D.O.

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 answers the question to whom, to what, or for what after the action verb Ex: Paul read his sister a chapter from the book. VERBS with INDIRECT OBJECTS 2.INDIRECT OBJECT—a noun or pronounin the predicate that tells to whom or to what an action is done A.V. I.O. D.O.

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Sentences can have more than one indirect object Ex : She gave Matt and Paul a game to play. Important Notes A.Only sentences with a direct object can have an indirect object B. Indirect objects always come before the direct object A.V. D.O. I.O.

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PRACTICE Directions: Box the verb, underline the direct object, and double underline the indirect object. 4. Kenny showed his boss the spreadsheet. 1. His boss gave Kenny a calculator. 2. Kenny handed Elaine the pile of work. 3. She brought her co-worker the data.

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A.Transitive Verb  has a direct object B.Intransitive Verb  does not have a direct object Ex 1: Elizabeth consumed two cookies for dessert. Ex: Elizabeth ate quickly. Ex 2: She ate a cookie and a brownie. A.V. D.O.A.V. D.O. A.V. D.O.

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C.Future Tense—an action that will take place Ex: I see. Simple Tenses Ex: I will see. A.Present Tense—tells that something is happening now or repeatedly B.Past Tense—an action that has already happened Ex: I saw. Tense- is a verb form that shows the time of an action or condition

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Principle Parts of Verbs Every verb has four basic forms called its principle parts:  The present  The present participle  The past  The past participle called (is) calling call (has) called

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Principal Parts of Verbs watch is watching watched has watched wait

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Practice: 1. She was named the principal of the school. Past participle 2. He performed his solo in front of the school. past 3. We love to listen to him sing. present 4. She is singing for them. Present participle

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PERFECT TENSE 1.Present Perfect Tense—expresses an action that happened at an indefinite time in the past or that started in the past and is still happening in the present Ex: Daryl had jumped. A.PERFECT—made up of a form of have and the past participle of the main verb

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2.Past Perfect—expressesan action that was complete before another past action Ex: Daryl had jumped. 3.Future Perfect—expresses an action that will be completed in the future before some other future event Ex: Daryl will have jumped.

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Base Word Present Past Future PERFECTPERFECTPERFECT taste jump wash talk

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Irregular Verbs Irregular verbs are verbs whose past and past participle are not formed by adding –ed or –d to the present. The five sections of this chart show different patterns used to form the past and past participle of many irregular verbs. PresentPast Past Participle Has, Have, Had before the verb Group 1 Forms of the present, past and past participle are all the same hit hurt let put set split hurt set (have) hit (have) (have) put (have) (have) split Group 2 The forms of past and past participle are the same bring catch lead sit brought caught led sat (have) Group 3 The past participle is formed by adding –n or -en to the past. break lie speak steal wear stole wore (have) broken (have) lain (have)spoken (have) Group 4 The past participle is formed from the present, often by adding –n, -ne, or -en do drive eat fall go know See take throw fell went knew Saw threw (have) done (have) driven (have) eaten (have) (have) taken (have) Group 5 The last vowel changes from i in the present to a in the past and to u in the past participle. begin drink ring swim began rang (have) (have) drunk (have)

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Example for Group Practice Hit Present – John hit his sister on the head with a ball. Past – John hit Tommy yesterday on the bus. Past Participle – John had hit Kayla on the bus yesterday too.

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PRACTICE Directions: Tell the past & past participle. 1.Drink 6. burst 2.Know 7. choose 3.Blow 8. speak 4. Swing9. see 5. fly10. eat swung (have, has, had) swung knew (have, has, had) known blew (have, has, had) blown drank (have, has, had) drunk flew (have, has, had) flown burst (have, has, had) burst chose (have, has, had) chosen spoke (have, has, had) spoken saw (have, has, had) seen ate (have, has, had) eaten

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