Common and Proper Nouns
Identify the proper noun in this sentence:
Maria went to the library after school.
Maria
Identify the collective noun:
The crowd cheered for the players.
crowd
Fix this phrase using an apostrophe:
the dogs bone
the dog's bone
Which word means very angry?
furious
Identify: Can you please lend me a pencil?
formal
Identify the common nouns:
The teacher and the students visited the museum.
teacher, students, museum
Is the collective noun singular or plural in meaning?
The team is practicing for the match.
team - singular
Show possession for a plural noun:
the students books
the students' books
Which word means to strongly want something?
crave
Identify: Hey dude, what’s up?
informal
Find the common noun and proper nouns:
The teacher visited Paris during her vacation.
common: teacher, vacation
proper: Paris
Choose the correct verb:
The jury (is / are) discussing their opinions.
are (different opinions)
Which is correct?
a) the boy’s bicycles b) the boys’ bicycles
the boys’ bicycles (more than one boy)
Which word means deep sadness?
sorrow
Rewrite this sentence to make it formal:
I gotta finish my homework.
I have to finish my homework.
Which word is a proper noun?
a) mountain b) Mount Everest c) hill
Mount Everest
Identify the collective noun and say if it is singular or plural:
The class are bringing their own snacks for the trip.
class - plural (ARE) - every person brings their own snacks
Rewrite correctly:
Its a sunny day today.
It’s a sunny day today.
Choose the correct word:
The ship began to (anchor / capsize) in the storm.
capsize
Rewrite this formal sentence to make it informal:
I am very grateful for your assistance.
Thanks a lot for your help!
Write one sentence that includes two common nouns and two proper nouns.
My neighbour Ali took his cat Max to the vet.
Create your own sentence using a collective noun as singular and explain why it is singular.
Example Answer: The group is going on a hike. (They act as one unit.)
Explain the difference between its and it’s and give an example of each.
Its = shows possession (The cat licked its paw.)
It’s = means “it is” (It’s raining outside.)
Fill in the blank:
The traveler was __________ after losing all his luggage.
(Choose from: grief-stricken, thrill, damp, unique)
grief-stricken
Explain the difference between formal and informal language. Give one example of each.
Formal = polite and complete sentences (Could you please assist me?)
Informal = casual, relaxed (Can you help me out?)