Language Conventions Worksheet #7 Mechanics To form a plural possessive noun, place an apostrophe after the plural ending (usually _s, _es, or _ves ). Examples: the Lees dog, kids hobbies, churches windows, wives addresses Practice: I taped on the boxe s labels and we mailed them to the Martins house. Grammar and Usage The predicate does the work of the do-er of the sentence. The predicate shows a physical or mental action or it links a noun or pronoun to another word or words in the sentence. The simple predicate is the verb that acts upon the sentence subject. Examples: Paul danced, They dance, Paul dances, Paul will dance The compound predicate is two or more verbs joined by and or or. Examples: The baby walks and talks. Grandmas hug or kiss. To identify the subject and predicate in a sentence, first look for the main verb and then ask Who? or What? The answer is the subject and the main verb is the predicate. Example: Paul danced to the music. Who or what danced? Paul is the subject and danced is the predicate. Practice: Benny told us what happened. We believed and trusted him. Sentence Diagram Compound predicates are drawn as horizontal lines stacked on top of each other. Complete these sentence diagrams: Hippopotamuses run and walk. Carla laughs. Hippopotamuses and Carla laughs walk Writing Application Mechanics Dictation Grammar and Usage Dictation
Spelling Worksheet #22 Irregular Plurals Spelling Rule Some plurals do not follow the plural rules. Irregular plurals mostly consist of the following: words that end in /f/, but don t form ves plurals, consonant then o singular nouns that don t add es to form plurals, vowels that change from singular to plural, an nouns that have the same singular and plural forms. Directions: Sort each spelling word into the group that best matches its spelling pattern. SPELLING WORDS 1. chiefs 2. metros 3. shrimp 4. sons-in-law 5. bison 6. sheriffs 7. passersby 8. antelope 9. fathers-in-law 10. playoffs 11. elk 12. rhinos 13. reindeer 14. bailiffs 15. Filipinos 16. oxen 17. handkerchiefs 18. tacos 19. mothers-in-law 20. geese _fs, Not _ves Consonant before os s Not at End of Word Same Singular and Plural Form Vowel Changes from en Ending Singular to Plural
Language Application Worksheet #8 Direct Objects Lesson Focus In this lesson we learn how to start a sentence with a direct object. A direct object is the noun or pronoun that receives the action of the predicate. To find the direct object, look for the predicate and ask Whom? or What? after the action. The answer will be the direct object. No commas follow the direct object when it serves as the sentence opener. Key Idea(s) Examples Red, white, and blue Betsy Ross chose for the colors of the American flag. Lots of fun she promised for the party. A new skateboard his brother wanted for his ninth birthday. Change this sentence by using a direct object sentence opener: My friends like to play video games. My Own Sentence
Vocabulary Worksheet #7 Multiple Meaning Words Directions: Write the number of the definition that best matches the use of each vocabulary word in the sentence below. Vocabulary Words Definitions lead (n) 1. A soft, bright, and silvery metal. lead (v) 2. To be or go first. Mary found out that her grandmother s china plates were made with lead paint, and Mary had to lead a sad discussion with Gram about how it wasn t safe to eat off of her plates. Greek and Latin Word Parts: Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes Directions: Write example words which include each word part. Then guess the part of speech and definition of the word formed from these word parts. Prefix Root Suffix Meaning Example Words op against pos(e) put oppose Language Resources: Dictionary and Thesaurus Directions: Consult a dictionary to divide the vocabulary word into syl/la/bles, mark its primary áccent, list its part of speech, and write its primary definition. Compare to your definition above. o p p o s e ( ) Directions: Consult a thesaurus to write the best synonym and antonym for the vocabulary word. Synonym Antonym Idioms (non-literal expression used by a certain language group) Directions: As used in the following sentences, interpret or explain the meaning of this idiom: broken heart. The young man is suffering from a broken heart. He heard the news that his girlfriend was not in love with him.
Vocabulary Worksheet #8 Word Relationships: Antonyms Directions: Write one or two sentences using both vocabulary words. Use SALE (Synonym, Antonym, Logic, Example) context clues to show the related meanings of each word. Vocabulary Words Definitions success (n) Achievement of a goal. failure (n) Not achieving or falling short of a goal. Connotations: Shades of Meaning Directions: Write the vocabulary words where they belong on the Connotation Spectrum. Vocabulary Words Definitions blizzard (n) A severe snowstorm. drizzle (n) Light rain in fine, misty drops. snowstorm rain Academic Language Directions: Describe the vocabulary words in each box. Vocabulary Word: aspect (n) Definition: A specific part or feature of something. Different than Similar to Example, Characteristics, or Picture: Vocabulary Word: assist (v) Definition: To help or aid another. Similar to Different than Example, Characteristics, or Picture: