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Adjectives & Commas

Rules and proper usage for Adjectives and Commas from GUM Pckt 6.

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What is an adjective? It is a word/ part of speech that describes/gives more detail about a noun or pronoun.
Where can an adjective be found in a sentence? In English sentences, adjectives usually come BEFORE the noun/pronoun they modify. (This may be different in a question where it might come after.)
Identify the adjective in the following sentence: America is one of the youngest countries. Adjective = youngest.
Identify the adjective in the following sentence: The holocaust is considered to be one of the darkest times in history. Adjective = darkest.
What are the FOUR DEMONSTRATIVE ADJECTIVES? (GUM Packet #6 - p. 2) THIS THAT THESE THOSE
When these four demonstrative words are used with a noun/pronoun, they are adjectives. However, sometimes they stand on their own - acting as demonstrative pronouns. Identify the demonstrative word on this card as an ADJECTIVE or a PRONOUN. these - demonstrative adjective this = demonstrative adjective
Identify the demonstrative word on this card as an ADJECTIVE or a PRONOUN That actress played the part of Anne Frank. this = demonstrative adjective That = demonstrative adjective
Identify the demonstrative word on this card as an ADJECTIVE or a PRONOUN People say these are the best years of our lives. this = demonstrative pronoun these = demonstrative pronoun
What is a PREDICATE ADJECTIVE? (GUM Packet #6 - p. 3) A Predicate Adjective is an adjective that appears in the predicate part of the sentence, but it describes the subject of the sentence.
Which word in the following sentence is acting as a predicate adjective? Oscar Schindler was faithful to his employees. faithful
Which word in the following sentence is acting as a predicate adjective? Anne Frank was adventurous. adventurous
What is an ADJECTIVE PHRASE? (GUM Packet #6 - p. 12) An Adjective Phrase is a prepositional phrase that is modifying a noun or pronoun; it is ACTING like an adjective.
Identify the Adjective Phrase in the following sentence. If there is none, choose 'none'. The sirens in the street caused a panic. in the street (This describes which sirens.)
Identify the Adjective Phrase in the following sentence. If there is none, choose 'none'. The crash of the chair made everyone 'freeze'. of the chair - it describes the crash.
What is an ADJECTIVE CLAUSE? (GUM Packet #6 - p. 4) An Adjective Clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb, and it acts like an adjective - describing a noun/pronoun. It usually begins with one of five relative pronouns.
Identify the five words (Relative Pronouns) that usually BEGIN an Adjective Clause? that which who whom whose
Identify the Adjective Clause in the following sentence. If there is none, choose 'none'. The individual who especially helped supply the Franks with food while in hiding, was Miep. who especially helped supply the Franks with food while in hiding
Identify the Adjective Clause in the following sentence. If there is none, choose 'none'. The night that they celebrated Hannukah was an especially dangerous one for them that they celebrated Hannukah
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers: Comma Usage Rule #1: Use a comma to separate ____ or more words, phrases, or clauses in a _____. (GUM Packet #6 - p. 6) three.....series
Where should the commas be placed in the following sentence? Mr. Frank had planned the location stocked it with food and made arrangements with an outside contact. Add a comma after 'location' and another after 'food'.
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers: Comma Usage Rule #2: Use a comma to separate __________ clauses joined by a _________ conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, or so). (GUM Packet #6 - p. 6) independent.....coordinating
Where should the comma be placed in the following sentence? Anne enjoyed the adventure at first but Margot was miserable and afraid. Add a comma after 'first' (before 'but')
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers: Comma Usage Rule #3: Usually use a _______ after every adjective in a ______ except the last one before the noun. (GUM Packet #6 - p. 8) comma.....series
Where should the commas be placed in the following sentence? The victims waited for the arrival of the British American and Canadian forces. Add a comma after 'British' and another after 'American'.
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers: Comma Usage Rule #4: Use a comma to set off yes, ____, or any mild _______ at the _________ of a sentence. (GUM Packet #6 - p. 10) no.....exclamation.....beginning
Where should the comma be placed in the following sentence? Seriously I don't think I would have enjoyed living in Europe during World War II. Add a comma after 'Seriously'.
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers: Comma Usage Rule #5: Use a comma after an ____________ clause or ___________ phrase. (GUM Packet #6 - p. 10) introductory.....participial
Where should the commas be placed in the following sentence? After World War II was over most European families had lost many members. Add a comma after 'over'.
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers: Comma Usage Rule #6: Use a comma to set off an ______________ = a word, _________, or clause that interrupts a ___________ without changing the basic meaning of the sentence. (GUM Packet #6 - p. 10) interrupter...phrase...sentence
Where should the commas be placed in the following sentence? The Resistance a group of nationals working to save Jews used many different resources. Add a comma after 'Resistance' and after 'Jews'.
Fill in the blanks with the correct answers: Comma Usage Rule #7: Use a comma to separate items in _________ and ____________. (GUM Packet #6 - p. 10) dates.....addresses
The Franks went into hiding on July 6 1942 in Amsterdam the Netherlands. Add a comma after '6' and another one after '1942', and one after 'Amsterdam'.
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