Singular, Plural, Common, or Proper
Is the noun in the following sentence singular, plural? Is it also common or proper?
The children laughed at the monkeys in the cage.
COMMON and PLURAL --> more than one monkey, but it does not name a specific monkey
Is the noun in the following sentence collective or compound?
The team jumped for joy when they beat their rivals.
COLLECTIVE --> this term names a group of people on a sports team.
Is the noun in the following sentence abstract or concrete?
The spectators saw the entire production on a huge monitor.
CONCRETE --> you can identify what it is by using your senses
What is the appositive or the appositive phrase in the sentence below?
Myra's college, Purdue University, is in Indiana.
Purdue University
Determine if the noun in the following sentence is plural, possessive, or a contraction.
The farmers prepared the fields for planting.
Plural - more than one farmer
Is the noun in the following sentence singular, plural? Is it also common or proper?
The scene was crowded with ambulances and workers.
SINGULAR and COMMON --> there is one scene, but it does not name a particular scene
Is the noun in the following sentence collective or compound?
Before bedtime, Carla’s father reads her two nursery rhymes.
COMPOUND --> this noun is made up of two words but names on thing.
Is the noun in the following sentence abstract or concrete?
The success of the recycling program depended on everyone’s cooperation.
ABSTRACT --> this noun names a quality, idea, or feeling.
What is the appositive or the appositive phrase in the sentence below?
The old lane, a tree-lined gravel path, is a great place to walk on a hot afternoon.
A tree-lined gravel path
Determine if the noun in the following sentence is plural, possessive, or a contraction.
The student's laptop was left in the hallway.
Possessive - the laptop belongs to a student
Is the noun in the following sentence singular, plural? Is it also common or proper?
When the parade parade came through town, the Mayville Middle and High School Marching Wildcat Band played the school song.
SINGULAR and PROPER--> Names a specific marching band and there is only ONE marching band.
Is the noun in the following sentence collective or compound?
Earthworms improve the soil in our garden.
COMPOUND --> this noun is made up of two words that name one thing
Is the noun in the following sentence abstract or concrete?
Dad enjoyed listening to music on his new car CD player.
CONRETE --> you can identify it using your senses.
What is the appositive or the appositive phrase in the sentence below?
Karen, who started early, finished with her work before noon.
Who started early
Determine if the noun in the following sentence is plural, possessive, or a contraction.
The mail prices once cost five dollars for a one-half-ounce letter.
Plural - more than one price
Is the noun in the following sentence singular, plural? Is it also common or proper?
Kim liked John’s picture of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
SINGULAR PROPER --> names a particular location, but there is only one Memorial.
Is the noun in the following sentence collective or compound?
The family eats dinner together every night.
COLLECTIVE --> names a group of people
Is the noun in the following sentence abstract or concrete?
Maggie's new bedspread is very colorful.
CONCRETE --> you can identify it using your senses.
What is the appositive or the appositive phrase in the sentence below?
A well-known doctor, Dr. McCain was adored by his community for his work with children.
A well-known doctor.
Determine if the noun in the following sentence is plural, possessive, or a contraction.
After a hard day of work, Marcus's family enjoyed a quiet evening at home.
Possessive - the family belongs to Marcus
Is the noun in the following sentence singular or plural? Is it also common or proper?
Charles Dickens and Edward VII were among those who came to the museum.
SINGULAR and PROPER --> both name a particular person, but there is only one of each.
Is the noun in the following sentence collective or compound?
My mother-in-law babysits my children for me while I go to work.
COMPOUND--> a noun made up of more than one word
Is the noun in the following sentence abstract or concrete?
Alice showed great ability for solving logic problems.
ABSTRACT --> this noun shows a quality, idea, or feeling.
What is the appositive or the appositive phrase in the sentence below?
Marta, a petite woman, could wear her daughter’s clothes
A petite woman
Determine if the noun in the following sentence is plural, possessive, or a contraction.
Jackson's going into work early in the morning.
Contraction --> Jackson + Is