TASK 2
1. NOUN
What is a noun ?
Noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, and abstract idea.
Types of Noun
1) Common nouns and Proper nouns
a. Common nouns refer to categories of things in general, never to specific examples something that are named.
Example :
- I think you should go to university to study English
- SMANSARA is one of favorite schools in my town
- Lintang has chosen accounting department
- I am ready to go to college
- Amir decided to study at University of Muhammadyah Surakarta
b. Proper nouns are the names of people, things, institutions, nations, etc. Proper nouns are always capitalized.
Example :
- All about Jepara always make me interested
- I watched Oprah Winfrey show
- Step up 3D is one of my favorite movies
- Nathan read The Davinci Code seriously
- My favorite Korean boy band is Big Bang
2) Conctrete nouns and Abstract Nouns
a. Concrete nouns refer to things that you can touch, taste, feel, see, etc.
Example :
- Dinar put her pencil case on the desk
- She bought a new cellular phone
- You need a printer to finish your work.
- They tear my paper.
- He gives her a charming dress
b. Abstract nouns are nouns that refer to concepts, ideas, emotions, etc.
Example :
- There is no tolerance for these people.
- I hope you can find your love.
- He casts his fear .
- It’s strength could destroy the world
- The desire for power has ruined many good people
3) Countable nouns and Uncountable nouns
a. Countable nouns are concrete nouns that can be used in both the singular and the plural form because they can be counted.
Example :
- He found a coin at walkway
- Ken is looking for his books
- I bought three donuts yesterday
- She has five cats that she love very much
- Someone stole my pen
b. Uncountable nouns can be both concrete and abstract nouns and are always used in the singular form because they can not be counted.
Example :
- I’m having lovely weather this week.
- They bought some new furniture
- This useless activities waste my time
- Delillah is given much sugar by her grandma
- Oil supply is running out
4) Cpllective nouns : refer to groups of various types. Collective nouns are most commonly used with groups of animals.
Example :
- My aunt brings me two bagfuls of peanuts
- The herd of sparrows fly on the sky
- Anantur eats a pack of chocolate bar
- The swarm of cattle moved to field
- She puts down stack of paper under the desk
2. VERB
What is a verb ?
A verb is a word used primarily to indicate a type of action, also be used to indicate a general state of existence.
A
verb or
compound verb asserts something about the
subject of the sentence and express actions, events, or states of being.
Types of Verbs
1) Action Verbs : Action verbs express action by describing the behavior of a person, place or thing. They may describe physical or mental actions.
Example :
- He wrote a poem for his girlfriend
- Father hugged his daughter
- You hold my hand tightly
- She sent me her regards
- We ate jackfruit
2) Linking Verbs : Linking verbs link the subject (noun phrase) of the sentence with the rest of the sentence. Many linking verbs are forms of “to be.”
Example :
- Anantur is a kind boy
- She must be a rich woman
- They were my new classmates
- Mommy was angry to me
- You’re charming
3) Auxiliary Verbs : which are sometimes called helping verbs, act as helpers to other verbs. They appear in front of action verbs and linking verbs.
Example :
- I have been waiting for you
- I can finish my assignments
- You should do your best for the competition
- Nathan will give me a post card
- You could finish your work
3. ADVERB
What is an adverb ? It is a word that describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb. They often end in -ly.
Types of Adverbs
1) Adverb of time : verbs of time provide information on when something happens.
Example :
- We held a party last night
- Willy’s family will go to Canada next week
- I’ve had breakfast at canteen this morning
- Anna got many gifts on her birthday’s party
- I had exciting vacation two days ago
2) Adverb of manner : provide information on how someone does something.
Example :
- Jane drives car carefully
- He spoke loudly to her
- She runs quickly
- You look at me deeply
- Anantur snored melodically
3) Adverb of place : provide information on where something happens.
Example :
- He go to outside
- The children were playing upstairs
- Still many poor people in Indonesia
- The people demonstrated in Egypt
- They stay in my home
4) Adverb of frequency : provide information on how often something happens.
Example :
- She usually get up early
- Danny often goes to school late
- Sometimes I spent my time to go to Library
- You always put the blame on me
- He rarely visit her house
