Nouns
What is a noun?
a word that is used to name a person, place, or thing.
it takes the place of a noun. It refers back to the noun it replaces
~~it must agree in number
What is a singular noun?
names one person, place, or thing
What is a plural noun?
more than one
They show ownership
true or false
pronouns must agree in voice/person
true
which sentence is correct?
1. The dog took a nap after they ran around the yard.
2. The dog took a nap after it ran around the yard.
whats the singular form of oxen?
ox
whats an example of a plural noun?
Cow-cows
What is an example of a possessive noun?
Example: farmer's cow
Pronouns must clearly refer to a specific noun.
is this clear of unclear
Although Kate and Cynthia argued, she did not get upset.
unclear
because
Who is she?
Is "she" Kate or Cynthia?
The words everybody, anybody, anyone, each, neither, nobody, someone and somebody is...
they are singular and take singular pronouns
name some singular nouns
person grade.
some nouns add __ to form the plural
es
how would you write the cat belongs to katie?
katie's cat
is this clear or unclear
Mr. Snow did not spell my name correctly on the sign.
clear
which one is correct
1. Everybody is allowed to bring their favorite cd.
2. Everybody is allowed to bring his/her favorite cd.
2
whats the singular of masks
mask
make bus, beach, box plural
buses, beaches, boxes
how would you write the room belongs to Steve.
Steve's room
"I" is a Subjective case singular and is a personal pronoun.
Is "I" 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person.
if it is 3rd person is it feminine, masculine, or neuter.
1st
which one is correct
1. When a singer takes the stage, he should smile at the crowd.
2. When a singer takes the stage, you should smile at the crowd.
1
whats the singular of feet?
foot
make family, calve, and turkey plural
families, calves, turkeys
how would you write the book belongs to jimm.
Jimm's book