Nouns
What is a noun?
person, place, thing, or animal
Is this noun common or proper?
plant
What does singular mean?
Just one
1
What is this symbol called?
'
Apostrophe
How do we end every sentence?
With punctuation marks
.
!
?
Is this word a noun?
SWIM
not a noun- it is an action
Is this noun common or proper?
soap
common
What does plural mean?
Many
What does possessive mean?
Someone owns it or it belongs to them.
How do we begin every sentence?
Capital letter
Is this word a noun?
DANCE
not a noun- it is an action
Is this noun common or proper?
Reedley International School
proper
Is this noun singular or plural?
glass
singular
Make this noun possessive:
Sarah
Sarah's
What is wrong with this sentence?
i went to the store.
The first word needs to be capitalized.
Correct version: I went to the store.
Is this word a noun?
TABLE
Yes!
What is the proper noun in this sentence?
Ms. C is fun and sweet.
Ms. C
Is this noun singular or plural?
dishes
plural
Make this noun possessive:
kids
(plural)
What is wrong with this sentence?
Can you help me.
It is a question. It's asking something, so it should not end with a period. It should end with a question mark.
Correct version: Can you help me?
What is the noun in this sentence?
Red roses are pretty.
roses
What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
Common nouns are not specific names. Proper nouns have a specific name and are capitalized.
What is the plural of "child" ?
Children - It is an irregular
Fill in the possessive.
There are four cows. Their spots are black.
The ________ ________ are black.
The cows' spots are black.
What is wrong with this sentence?
jill likes to play
No capital letter in the beginning and no punctuation.
Correct version: Jill likes to play.