What is a Sentence? A sentence is a set of words that is complete in itself. typically containing a subject and a predicate, conveying a statement, a question, an exclamation or a command and consisting of a main clause and sometimes one or more subordinate clauses. What are the Kinds of Sentences? 1. Declarative Sentence2. Exclamatory Sentence3.… Read More »
What are Pronouns? Pronouns are words that replaces nouns in a sentence. What are the Kinds of Pronouns? 1. Personal PronounsExamples: I, you, he, she, it, we you, they, me, him, her, us, them2. Possessive PronounsExamples: mine, ours, yours, his, hers, its, theirs3. Relative PronounsExamples: who, whom, whose, which, that, where, when, why, what4. Interrogative PronounsExamples: who, whom,… Read More »
Abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Examples of abbreviations are:Dr. = doctorMr. = misterAtty. = attorneyJr. = juniorSt. = streetCheck the following list of common abbreviations in English. Fun Teacher Files is a website that provides both learners and teachers with educational materials to improve literacy and numeracy. These FREE and downloadable educational resources can… Read More »
A Figure of Speech is a word or phrase that possess a separate meaning from its literal definition. Examples of figures of speech are simile and metaphor which are designed to make a comparison. Other examples can can be personification, repetition called alliteration, onomatopoeia and irony. Below are some of the figures of speech with their definition… Read More »
Adjective are describing words. These words are used to describe nouns or pronouns. They can be color, shape, size, feelings, taste, personality and other characteristics. Practice your understanding of adjectives by completing the sentences in the following picture cards. Directions: Fill in the blank with the appropriate adjective or describing words for the following pictures.… Read More »
What is a Pronoun?A pronoun is a word that can replace a noun in a sentence.The following are the types of pronouns:1. Subject Pronoun2. Object Pronoun3. Possessive Pronoun4. Reflexive Pronoun Fun Teacher Files is a website that provides both learners and teachers with educational materials to improve literacy and numeracy. These FREE and downloadable educational resources can… Read More »
Noun is a name of a person, place, animal, thing, or event. Examples:Person – boy, mother, doctor, lady, fatherPlace – park, school, house, mall, clinic, marketAnimal – dog, cat, fish, bird, tiger, rabbitThing – pen, box, bag, chair, kite, toyEvent – birthday, wedding, Christmas, HalloweenHere are some picture cards of the different kinds of Nouns.… Read More »
Phrases are groups of words that do not convey a complete thought. Here is a set of phrases with prepositions in, on and under. Fun Teacher Files is a website that provides both learners and teachers with educational materials to improve literacy and numeracy. These FREE and downloadable educational resources can help learners, parents and teachers all… Read More »
Phrases are groups of words that do not convey a complete thought. Here is a set of phrases with adjectives or describing words such as new, big, good, old, long and red. Fun Teacher Files is a website that provides both learners and teachers with educational materials to improve literacy and numeracy. These FREE and downloadable educational… Read More »
Irregular plural nouns are nouns that become plural in a way other than adding -s or -es to the end. Examples of irregular plural nouns are mouse and mice, child and children, tooth and teeth, and many more. Check the following flashcards of irregular plural nouns. Fun Teacher Files is a website that provides both learners and… Read More »