Naming People
People have names, and we also use words to tell who they are. Words such as boy, girl, mother, father, teacher and friend name or identify people.
These words are naming words because they tell us about people.
Learning Objectives
- Identify naming words for people.
- Recognise common people words.
- Find people naming words in simple sentences.
- Use people naming words correctly.
Common Naming Words for People
These words name people.
We can also use words such as mother, father, brother, sister, teacher, student and friend.
Family Naming Words
These words tell us about people in a family.
People Around Us
- The teacher teaches the class.
- The doctor helps sick people.
- The farmer grows crops.
- The driver drives a vehicle.
- The child plays with a friend.
Teacher, doctor, farmer, driver, child and friend are naming words because they name people.
Finding People Naming Words
The boy is running.
Naming word: boy
My mother is kind.
Naming word: mother
Common Mistakes
- Make sure the word names a person.
- Do not choose an action word such as run or jump.
- Do not choose a describing word such as big or happy.
Practice
1. Is “teacher” a naming word?
2. Is “happy” a name for a person?
3. Find the people naming word: The girl is reading.
4. Find the people naming word: My father works.
Try It Yourself
Think about the people in your family and school. Write or say five words that name people.
Quick Revision
- People naming words name people.
- Boy, girl, mother, teacher and friend are examples.
- We can find people naming words in simple sentences.
Next Step
Next, you will learn how animals can also be named using Naming Words.