Task Breakdown and Solution
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Part B: Type "do" or "does" in the spaces
The task requires filling in the blanks with either "do" or "does," depending on the subject of the sentence. The rule is:
- Use
"does" with singular subjects (e.g., "she," "it," "he").
- Use
"do" with plural subjects (e.g., "we," "they," "you") or with the second-person singular "you."
Let's solve each sentence:
1.
She _______ swimming.
- Subject: "She" (singular)
- Correct word:
does
- Sentence: She
does swimming.
2.
We _______ the baking.
- Subject: "We" (plural)
- Correct word:
do
- Sentence: We
do the baking.
3.
It _______ not fly.
- Subject: "It" (singular)
- Correct word:
does
- Sentence: It
does not fly.
4.
They _______ not fight.
- Subject: "They" (plural)
- Correct word:
do
- Sentence: They
do not fight.
5.
I _______ my work well.
- Subject: "I" (singular)
- Correct word:
do
- Sentence: I
do my work well.
6.
You _______ the cleaning.
- Subject: "You" (singular/plural, but typically treated as plural in this context)
- Correct word:
do
- Sentence: You
do the cleaning.
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Final Answers for Part B:
1. She
does swimming.
2. We
do the baking.
3. It
does not fly.
4. They
do not fight.
5. I
do my work well.
6. You
do the cleaning.
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Part C: Identify Common Nouns or Proper Nouns
The task requires identifying whether the underlined words are
common nouns or
proper nouns. Here are the definitions:
-
Common noun: A general name for a person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., "dog," "city," "book").
-
Proper noun: A specific name for a person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., "Burger King," "New York," "Fluffy").
Let's analyze each sentence:
1.
We like Burger King.
- Underlined word: "Burger King"
- Explanation: "Burger King" is a specific restaurant chain name.
- Type:
Proper noun
2.
The truck is big.
- Underlined word: "truck"
- Explanation: "Truck" is a general term for a type of vehicle.
- Type:
Common noun
3.
My family is going Tobago.
- Underlined word: "Tobago"
- Explanation: "Tobago" is the name of a specific island.
- Type:
Proper noun
4.
Ben is tall.
- Underlined word: "Ben"
- Explanation: "Ben" is a specific name for a person.
- Type:
Proper noun
5.
My puppy's name is Fluffy.
- Underlined word: "Fluffy"
- Explanation: "Fluffy" is a specific name given to a puppy.
- Type:
Proper noun
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Final Answers for Part C:
1.
Proper noun
2.
Common noun
3.
Proper noun
4.
Proper noun
5.
Proper noun
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Boxed Final Answer:
Part B:
1. She
does swimming.
2. We
do the baking.
3. It
does not fly.
4. They
do not fight.
5. I
do my work well.
6. You
do the cleaning.
Part C:
1.
Proper noun
2.
Common noun
3.
Proper noun
4.
Proper noun
5.
Proper noun
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of fourth grade language worksheet.