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Why Grammar? Christian Worldview Many of us that attended government school were not taught that suffixes or word endings will frequently give a clue as to what part of speech a word may belong (e.g., noun, verb, adjective, adverb). Yet, this is a relatively simple way in which to easily recognize what part of speech a word may belong. Yet, not only does grammar teach us about the importance of suffixes, but there is a Christian worldview behind grammar that points us to our Lord.
Briefly review, via flashcards, noun/verb definitions, noun/verb tests, and suffixes from Week #1.
Adjective Definition: Explain to your young scholar(s) that an adjective is a word that describes a noun (i.e., person, place, thing, or idea). You may want to look under Adjectives on the Simple Grammar Games to begin to introduce this new concept.
Adjective Test: Sound like a siren while saying, "Red Alert ! Red Alert ! Red Alert !" The Adjective Test is very simple. It is a fill-in-the-blank sentence. Fill in the blank with a word and makes sense. The Adjective Red Alert ! Test is ...
Suffixes
When flashing the child, have them tell you just the part of speech
and, perhaps, a one word example.
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e.g., breakable, acceptable, excusable, endurable, lovable, reliable, enjoyable, laughable |
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e.g., painless, merciless, faithless, careless, hairless, lawless, thoughtless, needless, comfortless |
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e.g., painful, powerful, useful, pitiful, merciful, grateful, faithful, joyful, meaningful, resentful |
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e.g., actuality, reality, individuality, eventuality, electricity, publicity, potentality, gravity,assurity |
| Adjective Definition Flashcard, Adjective Test Flashcard, Adjective Suffixes (-able, -less, -ful), Noun Suffix (-ity) |
| Week #2 Test, Cumulative Review |
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