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Common and Proper Nouns Determine whether each noun is a common noun or a proper noun. If the noun is common, write “common noun” on the line. If the noun is proper, re-write the noun on the line using correct capitalization. example: waterfall common noun niagara falls Niagara Falls 1. march ___________________ 2. month ___________________ 3. day ___________________ 4. tuesday ___________________ 5. holiday ___________________ 6. christmas ___________________ 7. cereal ___________________ 8. cocoa puffs ___________________ 9. dr. cube ___________________ 10. doctor ___________________ 11. city ___________________ 12. boston ___________________ 13. street ___________________ 14. main street ___________________ 15. burger king ___________________ 16. restaurant ___________________ 17. slate creek ___________________ 18. creek ___________________ 19. dog ___________________ 20. snoopy ___________________ ANSWER KEY Determine whether each noun is a common noun or a proper noun. If the noun is common, write “common noun” on the line. If the noun is proper, re-write the noun on the line using correct capitalization. example: waterfall common noun niagara falls Niagara Falls 1. march March 2. month common noun 3. day common noun 4. tuesday Tuesday 5. holiday common noun 6. christmas Christmas 7. cereal common noun 8. cocoa puffs Cocoa Puffs 9. dr. cube Dr. Cube 10. doctor common noun 11. city c ommon n oun 12. boston Boston 13. street common noun 14. main street Main Street 15. burger king Burger King 16. restaurant common noun

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Common and Proper NounsDetermine whether each noun is a common noun or a proper noun.● If the noun is common, write “common noun” on the line.● If the noun is proper, re-write the noun on the line using correctcapitalization.example: waterfall common nounniagara falls Niagara Falls1. march ___________________ 2. month ___________________3. day ___________________ 4. tuesday ___________________5. holiday ___________________ 6. christmas ___________________7. cereal ___________________ 8. cocoa puffs ___________________9. dr. cube ___________________ 10. doctor ___________________11. city ___________________ 12. boston ___________________13. street ___________________ 14. main street ___________________15. burger king ___________________ 16. restaurant ___________________17. slate creek ___________________ 18. creek ___________________19. dog ___________________ 20. snoopy ___________________

ANSWER KEYDetermine whether each noun is a common noun or a proper noun.● If the noun is common, write “common noun” on the line.● If the noun is proper, re-write the noun on the line using correctcapitalization.example: waterfall common nounniagara falls Niagara Falls1. march March 2. month common noun3. day common noun 4. tuesday Tuesday5. holiday common noun 6. christmas Christmas7. cereal common noun 8. cocoa puffs Cocoa Puffs9. dr. cube Dr. Cube 10. doctor common noun11. city c ommon n oun 12. boston Boston13. street common noun 14. main street Main Street15. burger king Burger King 16. restaurant common noun17. slate creek Slate Creek 18. creek common noun19. dog common noun 20. snoopy SnoopySuper Teacher

Read each sentence. Choose the correct pronoun that can replace the

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underlined word(s) in each sentence.1. Carol is writing a report on Thomas Edison.a. Them c. Itb. Her d. She2. Dad rented a movie for my brother and me to watch tonight.a. us c. web. he d. they3. Miguel and his sister got a new puppy.a. we c. theirb. he d. they4. An ice cream truck drove down the street.a. it c. theyb. her d. him5. Do you want to go to the party with Hanna and Jamie?a. her c. web. they d. them

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1.d 2.a 3.d 4.a 5.d

Singular and Plural NounsA singular noun names one person, place, or thing.example: A lizard crawls on top of the rock.There is only one lizard in the sentence, so the word lizard is a singular noun.Also, there is only one rock in the sentence, so the word rock is a singular noun too.A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.example: Two rabbits ran through the trees.There is more than one rabbit, so the word rabbit is a plural noun.Also, there is more than one tree, so the word trees is a plural noun too.Directions: Underline the noun in each sentence below. On the linenext to the sentence, tell whether the noun is singular orplural.1. The squirrel is running fast. _______________________2. Three of the plates are round. _______________________3. My grandmother is very kind. _______________________4. They gave her a nice gift. _______________________5. Answer the telephone, please. _______________________6. My crayons are broken. _______________________7. Have you seen my keys? _______________________8. That map is old. _______________________9. It flew in the sky. _______________________10. The store will open tomorrow. _______________________

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11. There are ten fish. _______________________Super Teacher Worksheets - http://www.superteacherworksheets.comName: ______________________ ANSWER KEYSingular and Plural NounsA singular noun names one person, place, or thing.example: A lizard crawls on top of the rock.There is only one lizard in the sentence, so the word lizard is a singular noun.Also, there is only one rock in the sentence, so the word rock is a singular noun too.A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing.example: Two rabbits ran through the trees.There is more than one rabbit, so the word rabbit is a plural noun.Also, there is more than one tree, so the word tree is a plural noun too.Directions: Underline the noun in each sentence below. On the linenext to the sentence, tell whether the noun is singular orplural.1. The squirrel is running fast. singular2. Three of the plates are round. plural3. My grandmother is very kind. singular4. They gave her a nice gift. singular5. Answer the telephone, please. singular6. My crayons are broken. plural7. Have you seen my keys? plural8. That map is old. singular9. It flew in the sky. singular10. The store will open tomorrow. singular11. There are ten fish. pluralSuper Teacher

AdjectivesAn adjective is a word that describes a noun.Usually an adjective comes immediately before the noun itdescribes.example: A small troll stood by the bridge.The word small is an adjective. It describes the noun, troll.Sometimes an adjective comes after the noun.example: The elf in the workshop was funny.The adjective funny describes the noun, elf.Circle the adjective in each sentence. Underline the noun that it describes.1. The magical wizard cast a spell on the witch.2. The dragon in the cave was scary.3. The unicorn ran into the dark forest.4. The ogre standing by the tree is angry.5. The wicked witch was flying on a broomstick.6. Two giants live in the countryside.7. The monster under my bed is furry.

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Super Teacher Worksheets - http://www.superteacherworksheets.comName: ____________________________________________Adjectives - ANSWERSAn adjective is a word that describes a noun.Usually an adjective comes immediately before the noun itdescribes.example: A small troll stood by the bridge.The word small is an adjective. It describes the noun, troll.Sometimes an adjective comes after the noun.example: The elf in the workshop was funny.The adjective funny describes the noun, elf.Circle the adjective in each sentence. Underline the noun that it describes.1. The magical wizard cast a spell on the witch.2. The dragon in the cave was scary.3. The unicorn ran into the dark f orest .4. The ogre standing by the tree is angry.5. The wicked witch was flying on a broomstick.6. Two giants live in the countryside.7. The monster under my bed is furry.Super Teacher Worksheets - http://www.superteacherworksheets.com

Directions: Pick the two best “adjective choices” to complete eachsentence. Make sure each sentence makes sense!1. Adjective choices: wet, green, floppy, manyThe dog had a ____________ nose and ____________ ears.2. Adjective choices: tall, cold, dry, yellowThe sunflowers in my backyard are ____________ and _____________.3. Adjective choices: five, delicious, shiny, busyI found a ____________ quarter lying outside on the ___________ sidewalk!4. Adjective choices: blue, striped, sharp, frozenThe ____________ tiger had ____________ teeth.5. Adjective choices: dull, salty, hot, cheesyWe all ate the ____________, ____________ pizza.7. (healthy, beautiful, toasty, many)The refrigerator was packed with ____________ ____________ foods.Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.comName: _____________________________________

AdjectivesAn adjective is a word that describes a person, place, or thing.Directions: Pick the two best “adjective choices” to complete eachsentence. Make sure each sentence makes sense!1. Adjective choices: wet, green, floppy, manyThe dog had a wet nose and floppy ears.2. Adjective choices: tall, cold, dry, yellowThe sunflowers in my backyard are tall and yellow.(Note: Words may be in reverse order.)

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3. Adjective choices: five, delicious, shiny, busyI found a shiny quarter lying outside on the busy sidewalk!4. Adjective choices: blue, striped, sharp, frozenThe striped tiger had sharp teeth.5. Adjective choices: dull, salty, hot, cheesyWe all ate the hot, cheesy pizza.(Note: Words may be in reverse order.)7. (healthy, beautiful, toasty, many)The refrigerator was packed with many healthy foods.Super

AdverbsAn adverb is a word that describes an action verb.An adverb can describe how an action happens.example: Jason quickly read the book.How did Jason read? Quickly.An adverb can describe when an action happens.example: We went to the store yesterday?When did we go? Yesterday.An adverb can describe where an action happens.example: He put the paper here.Where did he put the paper? Here.Directions: An action verb is underlined in each sentence. Circlethe adverb that describes the verb.1. I carefully glued the last piece onto the model.2. Francis played on the beach yesterday.3. I will visit my friend tomorrow.4. George, will you come here?5. They swam lazily in the pool.Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com

AdverbsName: _____________________________________ Side 26. Neil slowly placed a card on the card house.7. They cheerfully sing songs.8. Nathan stamped his feet angrily.9. My father snored loudly on the couch.10. Sam accidentally slipped on the ice.11. Yesterday, they played a game.12. The truck grumbled loudly.13. We will go to the concert soon.14. The boy waited patiently for the computer to load.15. Kayla finally arrived at the park.16. My mother nicely reminded me to do my homework.

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17. The kitten walked there.18. I usually lock the car door.19. My dog always barks.20. Peter neatly wrote a shopping list.Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.comName: ____________________________________________ Side 1Adverbs - Answer KeyAn adverb is a word that describes an action verb.An adverb can describe how an action happens.example: Jason quickly read the book.How did Jason read? Quickly.An adverb can describe when an action happens.example: We went to the store yesterday?When did we go? Yesterday.An adverb can describe where an action happens.example: He put the paper here.Where did he put the paper? Here.Directions: An action verb is underlined in each sentence. Circlethe adverb that describes the verb.21. I carefully glued the last piece onto the model.22. Francis played on the beach yesterday.23. I will visit my friend tomorrow.24. George, will you come here?25. They swam lazily in the pool.Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com

Adverbs - ANSWER KEYName: _____________________________________ Side 226. Neil slowly placed a card on the card house.27. They cheerfully sing songs.28. Nathan stamped his feet angrily.29. My father snored loudly on the couch.30. Sam accidentally slipped on the ice.31. Yesterday, they played a game.32. The truck grumbled loudly.33. We will go to the concert soon.34. The boy waited patiently for the computer to load.35. Kayla finally arrived at the park.36. My mother nicely reminded me to do my homework.37. The kitten walked there.38. I usually lock the car door.39. My dog always barks.

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40. Peter neatly wrote a shopping list.Super

Action VerbsAn action verb tells what the subject of the sentence is doing.examples: run, talk, skip, sleep, jump, hop, snore, go, sleepJames walked to the store.Walked is the action verb because it tells what James was doing.Circle the action verb in each sentence.1. James found a box of toys.2. My cell phone rang.3. I chopped down the old pear tree.4. Callie dashed off to school.5. Megan finds a dime between the couch cushions.6. The youngest child cried loudly.7. Carlton squeezed the oranges into the bowl.8. She stopped her bicycle on the sidewalk.9. The dog eats her food.10. Chloe bought a lovely necklace for her mother.11. Alex's basketball bounced off the garage door.12. Ava poured a glass of milk for his brother.13. Ryan usually arrives on time.14. We all sang songs around the campfire.15. The fastest runner on our team tripped on his shoelace.Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com

ANSWER KEYAction VerbsAn action verb tells what the subject of the sentence is doing.examples: run, talk, skip, sleep, jump, hop, snore, go, sleepJames walked to the store.Walked is the action verb because it tells what James was doing.Circle the action verb in each sentence.1. James found a box of toys.2. My cell phone rang.3. I chopped down the old pear tree.4. Callie dashed off to school.5. Megan finds a dime between the couch cushions.6. The youngest child cried loudly.7. Carlton squeezed the oranges into the bowl.8. She stopped her bicycle on the sidewalk.9. The dog eats her food.10. Chloe bought a lovely necklace for her mother.11. Alex's basketball bounced off the garage door.12. Ava poured a glass of milk for his brother.13. Ryan usually arrives on time.

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14. We all sang songs around the campfire.15. The fastest runner on our team tripped on his shoelace

Verb TensesTo form the past tense of most verbs, add -ed.example: jump - jumpedTo form the present tense of most verbs, add -s or -es.examples: speak - speaksTo form the future tense of most verbs, add the helping verb will before the main verb.example: fix - will fixComplete the verb tense chart.Past Tense Present Tense Future Tensecooked cooks will cookgrillswill bakelistenedfixeswill clappreparedNow Try This: Write 3 complete sentences. Each sentence should use a different tenseof the verb prepare.Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com

ANSWER KEYVerb TensesTo form the past tense of most verbs, add -ed.example: jump - jumpedTo form the present tense of most verbs, add -s or -es.examples: speak - speaksTo form the future tense of most verbs, add the helping verb will before the main verb.example: fix - will fixComplete the verb tense chart.Past Tense Present Tense Future Tensecooked cooks will cookgrilled grills will grillbaked bakes will bakelistened listens will listenfixed fixes will fixclapped claps will clapprepared prepares will prepareNow Try This: Write 3 complete sentences. Each sentence should use a different tenseof the verb prepare.Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com