Term Definitions (10/10/11)

Term Defenitions

1.Noun: A noun is a word to explain a person,place or thing

Example: The cat jumped onto the wall

                The girl had a popsicle near the petrol station

2.Verb: A word to describe an action (A "doing" word)

Example: The boy ran away from the angry man

                Susan screamed when she drove into a ditch

3.Adjective: A word that describes a person, place or thing

Example: Henry cried when he accidentally touched the hot pot

                Fiona got irritated when her brother played loud pop songs 

4.Adverb: A word that describes an action (often ends with -ly)

Example: Mr.John snored loudly when his wife made him watch the boring movie.

                Kayla stomped furiously to the boss's office to complain about her colleagues.

5. Conjunction: A word used to join clauses and sentences together

Example: We might go to the theme park if it does not rain.

                 "I would like some fries and soda please." said Paul.

6.Clause: A clause is a group of words with a subject and a verb

Example: Today, Timmy went fishing at the park

                Julia cooked lasagna for the charity fair

7.Alliteration: The occurrence of the same letter or sound in a group of words

Example: This ice cream is so tasty, tantalizing and terrific. 

                The weather today is hot, heaty and humid.