Writing and GrammarBlack Cowboy, Wild Horses

SyllabicationParts of Speech in a Dictionary

Double SubjectsUsing we and us with Nouns

SyllabicationHigh above, a hawk was

suspended on cold threads of unseen wind.

suspended

Warrior chewed with noisy enthusiasm.

enthusiasm

VCCV suffix

VCCCV VV

Syllabication

Divide these words into syllables:

1. rumbling2. mustangs3. exploded4. shivering5. triumphantly

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How is the word used in the sentence? (part of speech)

Parts of Speech in a Dictionary

Double Subjects

Jo is a real cowgirl.She is a real cowgirl.

Nick and Shaunte can twirl lassos.

They can twirl lassos.

Double Subjects

Using we and us with Nouns

• Use we with a noun subject or after a linking verb.

• Use us with a noun that follows an action verb or a word such as to, for, with, from, or at.

We or Us ?