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    The document discusses the importance of choosing precise nouns when writing sentences. It defines a noun as a person, place, thing, or idea and encourages being specific, such as saying "the beach" rather than just "place". The document includes examples of nouns like "cowboy" and "school" and emphasizes making nouns count in sentences by choosing impactful words like "fury" or "love" rather than vague terms. It then provides an interactive exercise asking the reader to identify nouns in sample sentences.

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    Name It Nouns

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    Haslinda Ali
    The document discusses the importance of choosing precise nouns when writing sentences. It defines a noun as a person, place, thing, or idea and encourages being specific, such as saying "the beach" rather than just "place". The document includes examples of nouns like "cowboy" and "school" and emphasizes making nouns count in sentences by choosing impactful words like "fury" or "love" rather than vague terms. It then provides an interactive exercise asking the reader to identify nouns in sample sentences.

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    Choosing the right words

    HASLINDA BINTI MD.ALI

    Sentences are made up of four main kinds of words:


    Nouns
    Verbs Adjectives

    Adverbs

    Make them count!

    What is a noun?
    A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

    Person: cowboy

    Place: school

    Thing: beachball

    Idea: justice

    Be specific!

    Image from www.beachtownpress.com Image from apod.nasa.gov

    Not just a place But the beach or New York City

    Not just a thing or some bling But a sunset or a diamond


    Image from www.pixelcharmer.com Image from www.aheadwithautism.com

    Not just some stuff goin down But fury or love

    Image from www.geog.ucsb.edu Image from www.westerneye.com

    Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

    Our teacher handed out the papers.

    Next Sentence

    No, that word is not a noun.

    Try again.

    Yes, that word is a noun.

    Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

    The bus went down the wrong road.

    Next Sentence

    No, that word is not a noun.


    Try again.

    Yes, that word is a noun.

    Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

    That dog chased the boys up a tree.

    Next Sentence

    No, that word is not a noun.


    Try again.

    Yes, that word is a noun.

    Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

    My mom and dad helped me with my homework.

    Next Sentence

    No, that word is not a noun.


    Try again.

    Yes, that word is a noun.

    Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

    The doctor visited the patient at the hospital.

    Next Sentence

    No, that word is not a noun.


    Try again.

    Yes, that word is a noun.

    Click the noun(s) in the sentence below.

    Our team won the big game!

    Next Sentence

    No, that word is not a noun.


    Try again.

    Yes, that word is a noun.

    WELL DONE

    MAIN

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