Nouns, Nouns, All Around
This is a person, place, or thing.
What is a noun?
Carol is writing a report on Thomas Edison.
What pronoun can replace Carol?
She
President Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address in 1863.
What does the pronoun "his" refer back to?
President Lincoln
School is a common noun. What could you say to make school a proper noun?
Gary Comer Middle School, Paul Revere Elementary School
What is the preposition in this sentence?
Mom took us to the store to get some soda pop.
The preposition is "to"
How many nouns are in this sentence? What are they?
The quick, brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.
The answer is TWO! FOX AND DOG
Dad rented a movie for my brother and me to watch tonight.
What pronoun can replace my brother and me?
Us
The can of lima beans sits on its shelf.
What does the pronoun "its" refer back to?
Its
What is one good indicator that a noun is proper?
It starts with a capital letter
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
We walked from the school because we missed the bus.
One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got into my pajamas I'll never know.
How many nouns are in this sentence? What are they?
There are FOUR!
morning, elephant, pajamas, pajamas
What pronoun can replace Miguel and his sister?
They
Each of the clerks does a good deal of work around his or her office.
What are the pronouns "his or her" referring back to?
Each
Atlanta, GA
What would be a common noun for that?
state
The bracelet in the storefront window is the one I want.
What is the prepositional phrase?
In the storefront window
This is the name for when you have more than one of a noun.
What is a plural noun?
An ice cream truck drove down the street.
What pronoun can replace an ice cream truck?
It
The jury read its verdict.
Does the pronoun agree with its antecedent in this sentence?
Yes! Jury is treated as being singular. So therefore, "its" is correct.
Which one should be capitalized?
Chicago, Illinois
Chicago Avenue
Both should be capitalized! They are both proper nouns!
The store at the corner sells sandwiches.
What is the prepositional phrase in this sentence?
at the corner
Sue is a gnu. Jack is a yak. The three zoom away without looking back.
How many nouns are in this sentence? What are they?
There are SIX nouns! Sue, gnu, Jack, yak, three, back
Do you want to go to the party with Hanna and Jamie?
Which pronoun can replace Hanna and Jamie?
Them
The number of volunteers increases its ranks daily.
What is the pronoun and its antecedent?
Pronoun - its
Antecedent - number
Give me a common noun for the following word:
Bonsai
tree
Over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house we go!
How many prepositions are in this sentence?
Over, through, and to = 3