AIM: What is an adjective? How does it function in a sentence? OBJECTIVES: Review the classifications of pronouns Explore the function and use of pronouns.

AIM: What is an adjective? How does it function in a

sentence? OBJECTIVES:

Review the classifications of pronouns

Explore the function and use of pronouns

Apply the function of nouns, pronouns and adjectives in original sentences

Do Now: Turn and talk to your neighbor. Discuss questions on the homework

Homework: Worksheet 3

DO NOW: Underline the pronouns and label them according to their classification pronoun.

This is my book.

Bob made himself a cake.

Tom tied his shoelaces, himself.

I like your shirt.

Is this hers?

Reflexive or Intensive?

She made cookies for herself.

I myself prefer brownies.

You did it yourself!

He was upset with himself for being late to class. (Not a real example, as no one would dare to be late to my class)

Demonstrative Pronouns:- this - that- these - those 1. shows proximity2. shows singular/plural “this” and “that” are not subject or object pronouns. We have a tendency to use this and that as subjects or objectsMisused as subject pronoun- This is my idea. That is not fair Misused as object- I want that.

Demonstrative Pronouns

-This class is so interesting.-This is the best teacher.-That flower is beautiful.

Now come up with your own sentence. NOW!

Relative PronounsIntroduces an adjective clause (we will get to that)

They look like interrogative pronouns but do not act the same

Refer to someone or something already mentioned in the sentence

Give extra information about someone or something

 Mary, WHO is a nurse, gives shots.

Who is a nurse is giving extra information about Mary. Who is the relative pronoun giving extra information about Mary.

Grammar and composition, WHICH is my favorite subject, is exciting. Which is the relative pronoun used in a dependent word phrase, referring to grammar and composition.

Relative pronouns when referring to people:

Who, whose, whom, and that

(which is a relative pronoun that does not refer to people)

Relative Pronouns (cont’d)

They look like interrogative pronouns but do not act the same:

The boy, who was wet, forgot his umbrella. (Relative)

Who wants to come up with a similar example? (Interrogative)

The book, that is yellow, belongs to me. (Relative)

That is my favorite song. (Demonstrative)

The teacher, who hates lateness, is… (Relative, and yes, it’s me).

Whose watch is this? (Interrogative)

Indefinite Pronouns

Refers to an unknown antecedent

Few will leave this class unscathed. I have a few ideas for the weekend.I eat many vegetables before summer comes around. None are very tasty.

Adjectives

An Adjective modifies a noun or pronoun.Modify means “to describe or make more definite” the meaning of a word.

Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns by telling:

What kind, Which One, How Many, or How Much

What kind? Brown shoes, English Tea, up-to-date

Which one? Those cars, first step, last one

How many? Ten boxes, several books, many students

How much? Some water, less time, enough money

Adjectives usually precede the words they modify

The wild and graceful deer ran through the forest.

The muddy puppy was lost.

Student example

For emphasis, however, adjectives sometimes follow the words they modify.

The deer, wild and graceful, ran through the forest.

The cheese, funky and stinky, was delicious.

Student example

Adjectives may be separated from the words they modify.

The casserole was delicious

The sea was blue and calm.

Student example

Articles

The most frequently used adjectives, a, an, and the are called articles.

A and an are called indefinite articles because they refer to any member of a general group.

The is called the definite article because it refers to someone or something in particular.

Proper adjective is formed from a proper noun.

Page 10 of the textbook. Review differences between adjectives, nouns and pronouns and complete exercises on pages 12 and 13.

Adjectives or Pronouns?

Depends on the context. All the words below may be used as adjectives or as pronouns.

All Each More One Such Those

Another

Either Most Other That What

Any Few Much Several

These Which

Both Many Neither

Some This Whose

Adjectives or Pronouns?

Which museum did you visit?

Which did you visit?

Leslie Marmon Silko wrote these stories.

Leslie Marmon Silko wrote these.

This, That, These, and Those are called demonstrative pronouns when they take the place of nouns or pronouns. They are called demonstrative adjectives when they modify nouns or pronouns.

Adjective or Noun?

Nouns Adjectives

business business letter

saxophone saxophone player

tuna tuna salad

United States United States Government

Proper Nouns and Proper Adjectives

Proper Nouns Proper Adjectives

New Mexico New Mexican food

Islam Islamic teachings

Christmas Christmas tree

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