Nouns that name whatever exists as a physical or material substance
What is an OC?
We made Scott treasurer.
Singular nouns use __ verbs.
Singular or plural?
singular!
What is the difference between a phrase and a clause?
Phrases cannot stand alone in a sentence because they only have a subject OR a verb.
Clauses have a subject and a verb, always.
List the six tenses we've learned and their helping verbs if applicable.
present
past
future: will/shall
present perfect: have/has
past perfect: had
future perfect: will have/shall have
What is a DA?
Directly addressing someone in a sentence
Give an example of a PN in a sentence.
Answers will vary.
Plural nouns use __ verbs. Is there an exception?
There are three verbals, only two can function as nouns. Name them.
Gerunds and infinitives
Diagram the following sentence:
To seize a foreign embassy and its inhabitants is flagrant disregards for diplomatic neutrality.
To seize a foreign embassy and inhabitants, INF, S
is, V
disregard, PN
What are collective nouns?
Collective nouns name a group and are in singular form
Give an example of a sentence with a DO and IO.
Answers will vary.
How do we determine the verb of an "Either..or" sentence?
We use the noun closest to the verb to determine if a singular or plural verb is needed.
Identify the phraseand function:
Painting portraits is my favorite hobby.
Painting portraits, gerund, S
What is the difference between lay and lie?
Lie down
Lay something
Which verbal can only function as a noun?
Gerunds
Give an example of an OC in a sentence
Answers will vary.
Physics __ the science of matter and energy.
is/are
is
List 4 signal words for noun clauses.
What
that
how
who
What is the subjunctive mood?
Mood that expresses a condition contrary to fact.
What are abstract nouns?
Abstract nouns name a quality, state, activity or general idea.
Give an example of an AP in a sentence.
Answers will vary.
Measles __ spread in the local schools recently.
have/has
have
Identify the clause and function:
Our priorities determine how we spend our time.
How we spend our time, DO
Diagram the following sentence:
Ben's job for Saturday morning was washing the car.
job, S
was, V
washing the car, PN, gerund phrase