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Name It Nouns

The document discusses the importance of choosing precise nouns when writing sentences. It defines a noun as a person, place, thing, or idea and encourages being specific, such as saying "the beach" rather than just "place". The document includes examples of nouns like "cowboy" and "school" and emphasizes making nouns count in sentences by choosing impactful words like "fury" or "love" rather than vague terms. It then provides an interactive exercise asking the reader to identify nouns in sample sentences.

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Name It Nouns

The document discusses the importance of choosing precise nouns when writing sentences. It defines a noun as a person, place, thing, or idea and encourages being specific, such as saying "the beach" rather than just "place". The document includes examples of nouns like "cowboy" and "school" and emphasizes making nouns count in sentences by choosing impactful words like "fury" or "love" rather than vague terms. It then provides an interactive exercise asking the reader to identify nouns in sample sentences.

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Choosing the right words

HASLINDA BINTI MD.ALI

Sentences are made up of four main kinds of words:


Nouns
Verbs Adjectives

Adverbs

Make them count!

What is a noun?
A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

Person: cowboy

Place: school

Thing: beachball

Idea: justice

Be specific!

Image from www.beachtownpress.com Image from apod.nasa.gov

Not just a place But the beach or New York City

Not just a thing or some bling But a sunset or a diamond


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Not just some stuff goin down But fury or love

Image from www.geog.ucsb.edu Image from www.westerneye.com

Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

Our teacher handed out the papers.

Next Sentence

No, that word is not a noun.

Try again.

Yes, that word is a noun.

Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

The bus went down the wrong road.

Next Sentence

No, that word is not a noun.


Try again.

Yes, that word is a noun.

Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

That dog chased the boys up a tree.

Next Sentence

No, that word is not a noun.


Try again.

Yes, that word is a noun.

Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

My mom and dad helped me with my homework.

Next Sentence

No, that word is not a noun.


Try again.

Yes, that word is a noun.

Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

The doctor visited the patient at the hospital.

Next Sentence

No, that word is not a noun.


Try again.

Yes, that word is a noun.

Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

Our team won the big game!

Next Sentence

No, that word is not a noun.


Try again.

Yes, that word is a noun.

WELL DONE

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