Abstract/Concrete
What is the definition of a concrete noun?
Names things that you can see or touch
Identify two proper nouns in this sentence:
I went to California to watch the World Series.
I, California, World Series
What is a compound noun?
A noun that is made up of two or more words.
What is the difference between a singular and a plural noun?
A singular noun refers to one noun. A plural refers to two or more.
What is a possessive noun?
A noun that shows ownership.
Write an example of a concrete and an abstract noun in this sentence:
The mother was very concerned about her daughter's friendship.
Concrete: mother
Abstract: friendship
Identify two common nouns in this sentence:
The car, a Mercedes, belongs to a young man.
car, man
Give two examples of a compound noun.
Housekeeper, walkie-talkie, post office, dining room, sister-in-law
Turn the following singular noun into a plural:
Potato
Potatoes
The students' work is not very impressive.
Is the possessive noun above singular or plural?
Plural
Write three examples of abstract nouns.
Write three examples of concrete nouns.
Happiness, sadness, friendship, comedy, tragedy, etc.
Table, chair, sky, air, ground, picture, etc.
What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?
A proper noun names a SPECIFIC person, place, or thing, and a common noun does not.
What is a collective noun?
A noun that names a group of people, animals or things.
Turn the following plural noun into a singular noun:
Cities
City
I dare you to take the baby's candy.
Is the possessive noun above singular or plural?
Singular
Find an example of a concrete and an abstract noun in this sentence:
My best friend loves comedy.
Concrete: best friend
Abstract: comedy
Identify 3 proper nouns in the following sentence:
Fred, an announcer on the radio, works in Boston on Heath Street.
Fred, Boston, Heath Street
Which of the following are collective nouns?
Group
Friend
Band
Team
Catalog
Group, Band, Team
Turn the following singular noun into a plural noun:
Turkey
Turkeys
My brother's girlfriend is very annoying.
Is the possessive noun above singular or plural?
Singular
Give the definition of an abstract noun AND provide an example.
An abstract noun cannot be seen or touched.
Examples: comedy, tragedy, friendship, happiness, sadness, etc.
Identify 3 common nouns in this sentence:
The doctor could not figure out why the patient was sneezing only at home.
doctor, patient, home
The following sentence has a compound and a collective noun. Find them both:
The post office is full of the group from the nursing home.
post office: compound
group: collective
What is the plural form of "leaf?"
Leaves
Alexis' glasses help her to see.
Is the possessive noun above written correctly?
No