1. Name 10 common prepositions. Then share one example of a sentence that includes a prepositional phrase. Underline or italicize the prepositional phrase. (See page 2 of 13)
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2. Complete the Check-In on page 3 of 13, then share two of the sentences with the correct verb only.
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1. Ten common prepositions are: into, on, at, above, below, through, with, for, by, and to.
Example sentence: I went *into the house* to grab my jacket.
2. Check-In sentences with the correct verb only:
- She *runs* every morning before work.
- They *play* soccer on the weekends.
Place your CORRECTED Practice paragraph (page 4 of 13 of U4 L2) here, making all subjects and verbs agree.
Here is the corrected paragraph:
In the morning, the sun *rises* and the birds *awaken*. The fresh scent of dew *lingers* in the air as the flowers *blossom*. The gentle wind *whispers* through the trees, and the leaves *rustle* in response. Nature *awakens* as the day *breaks*, and life *begins* anew. The world *comes* alive with the sounds and sights of a brand new day.
Define inverted word order and indefinite pronoun (pg 5 of 13; U 4 L 2).
Inverted Word Order -
Indefinite Pronoun -
Inverted Word Order: In grammar, inverted word order refers to the rearrangement of the typical subject-verb-object order in a sentence. Instead, the verb is placed before the subject or a part of it, often used to place emphasis on a specific element and create a more varied sentence structure. This inversion can occur in different contexts, such as interrogative sentences (e.g., "Is he coming?") or sentences that begin with negative adverbs or prepositional phrases (e.g., "Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset").
Indefinite Pronoun: An indefinite pronoun is a type of pronoun that does not refer to a specific person, thing, or amount. It generally refers to an unspecified or unknown noun. Indefinite pronouns include words like "someone," "everyone," "anything," "nothing," "somebody," "anybody," "nobody," etc. These pronouns are used when the speaker or writer wants to refer to a group or amount without providing specific details or identify the individuals or things involved. They are often used for generalizations or when the identity of the noun is irrelevant or unknown. For example, "Someone left their umbrella in the hallway," or "Everybody should bring their own lunch."
Singular Indefinite Pronouns Singular Indefinite Pronouns Plural Indefinite Pronouns Indefinite Pronouns (May Be Singular or Plural)
another everything any all
anybody much both more
anyone neither few most
anything nobody many none
either
everybody
everyone
no one
nothing
somebody
others some
The correct breakdown of singular and plural indefinite pronouns is as follows:
Singular Indefinite Pronouns: another, anybody, anyone, anything, either, everybody, everyone, no one, nobody, nothing, somebody
Plural Indefinite Pronouns: others
Indefinite Pronouns (May Be Singular or Plural): all, both, more, most, many, few, none, some
Behind the stage ______ a large area for instruments.
Few ________ the results yet.
All of the listeners ___________ anxiously
Most of the day _______ very entertaining.
Behind the stage *is* a large area for instruments.
Few *know* the results yet.
All of the listeners *are waiting* anxiously.
Most of the day *was* very entertaining.
Define the following Key Word and provide a few examples. Refer to pages 9, 10 and 11 in Unit 4 Lesson 2.
Collective nouns -
Examples of collective nouns -