Using Naming Words
We use naming words every day when we speak, read and write. Naming words help us tell who or what we are talking about.
We can use naming words to make simple sentences about people, animals, places and things.
Learning Objectives
- Use naming words in simple sentences.
- Choose suitable naming words for sentences.
- Use people, animal, place and thing words.
- Make simple sentences independently.
Using People Naming Words
The boy is happy.
My mother cooks food.
The teacher reads a book.
Boy, mother and teacher are naming words for people.
Using Animal Naming Words
The dog runs.
The cat sleeps.
The bird flies.
Dog, cat and bird are naming words for animals.
Using Place Naming Words
I go to school.
We play in the park.
Mother is at home.
School, park and home are naming words for places.
Using Thing Naming Words
This is my book.
I have a red ball.
The pencil is on the table.
Book, ball, pencil and table are naming words for things.
Building Simple Sentences
A naming word can be combined with other simple words to make a meaningful sentence.
The naming word is dog.
The naming words are girl and book.
Choosing the Correct Naming Word
We should choose a word that makes sense in the sentence.
The ____ is barking.
Possible answer: dog
The ____ is reading.
Possible answer: boy
Common Mistakes
- Choose a word that makes sense in the sentence.
- Do not use an animal name when the sentence needs a place.
- Do not confuse naming words with action words.
- Remember to begin a sentence with a capital letter.
Practice
1. Complete: The ____ is barking. (dog / school)
2. Complete: I go to ____. (school / cat)
3. Complete: This is my ____. (book / run)
4. Complete: The ____ is reading. (girl / park)
5. Write one sentence using the naming word “ball”.
Try It Yourself
Choose one naming word for a person, one for an animal, one for a place and one for a thing. Use each word in a simple sentence.
Person: The boy plays.
Animal: The dog runs.
Place: I go to school.
Thing: This is my book.
Quick Revision
- Naming words name people, animals, places and things.
- We can use naming words in simple sentences.
- A sentence can contain one or more naming words.
- Using naming words helps us clearly tell who or what we are talking about.
Next Step
You have now completed Chapter 7 and learned how to recognise and use naming words.
In the next chapter, you will learn about another important group of words: Action Words.