Irregular Plural Nouns
How is a regular plural noun formed?
By adding the suffix -s
What is a concrete noun?
Something physical
What are the nine modal verbs?
may, might, must, can, could, shall, should, will, and would
What is the present progressive aspect?
An action that has been going on for some time or was once ongoing and has been completed
What is the plural of child?
Children
What is an abstract noun?
Something not physical.
Is this sentence an ability or a possibility?
"I would make my bed, but I'm too tired!"
Possibility
How do you create this aspect?
have + been + (verb)ing
What is the plural of louse?
Lice
Is "cat" a concrete or abstract noun?
Concrete
True or False?
Modals do not agree with everything.
False
Is this sentence past, present or future?
They have been talking for the past hour.
Present
What is the singular of criteria?
Criterion
Name the concrete noun and the abstract noun in this sentence.
The freedom that they felt when they left the prison was priceless.
Concrete = prison
Abstract = freedom
True or false?
Will and shall are the only modals that can become future tense.
True
Is this sentence past, present or future?
Tom had been buying many books.
Past
When is the only time you should use the plural "fishes?"
When talking about species of fish
Name the concrete noun and the abstract noun in this sentence.
I always give my dog love.
Concrete = dog
Abstract = love
What conditions can modality express?
likelihood, ability, permission, and obligation
Is this sentence past, present or future?
I will have been done washing the dishes by then.
Future