English Grammar Review – Key Terms (Video Notes)

Five vocabulary flashcards based on Page 1 notes: Subject, Verb, Complement, Modifier, and Count vs. Non-count nouns.

Subject

The noun or noun phrase that performs the action of the verb or about which something is asserted; the main actor or topic of the sentence.

Verb

The word that expresses action, occurrence, or state; it shows tense and aspect to locate the action in time.

Complement

The element that completes the meaning of a sentence, often following linking verbs, naming or describing the subject, or serving as the object in some constructions.

Modifier

A word or phrase that describes or qualifies another word, usually an adjective or adverb, to add detail or precision.

Count noun / Non-count noun

Count nouns are nouns that can be counted (have singular and plural forms, e.g., book/books); non-count (mass) nouns cannot be counted individually (e.g., water).