Nouns
Nouns are made up of what 4 areas?
People, places, things and ideas
Give an example of a person, place, thing, and idea--all common.
{girl, dog, city, freedom, desk}
What takes the place of a noun or a group of words acting like a noun?
PRONOUN
Name the pronoun and antecedent:
Suzie was upset because she failed the test.
SHE SUZIE
Write a sentence with a proper noun and a common noun. (Label each one)
My teacher, Mrs. Schofield, is very kind!
What is the general rule for making a noun plural?
Add the letter S
Give an example of an abstract noun.
{dreams, freedom, love, friendship}
What are the nouns for which a pronoun stands?
Antecedent
Name the pronoun and antecedent:
Ethan pushed his truck across the floor.
HIS ETHAN
Make a sentence using a collective noun and pronoun. (Label each)
All the boys on the team took got their photo taken.
What is a compound noun?
Two words put together to create a new thing.
What is the proper noun in this sentence?
Mrs. Schofield thinks this class is the best.
MRS. SCHOFIELD
What is the pronoun in this sentence:
The girl takes her computer home every day.
HER
Name the pronouns and the antecedents:
Looking at Mrs. Schofield, Sarah said, "I hope you win the lottery!"
I- Sarah
You- Mrs. Schofield
Make a sentence using 2 proper nouns and a pronoun. (Label them all correctly)
Anna and Angi took their friends out to lunch.
Tell the difference between a common and proper noun.
Common nouns are everyday things- lower case. Proper nouns are the names of things- capitalized.
Name the collective noun in the sentence:
Mrs. Schofield thinks her class this year is the best!
CLASS
What is the pronoun in this sentence:
We like to go out to dinner on the weekends.
WE
Name the pronouns and antecedents:
Cheri asked Keith if she could borrow his notes.
SHE- Cheri
HIS- Keith
Make a sentence using a collective noun and a compound noun and label.
The class had lots of homework to complete.
What is a collective noun?
A noun that is one thing made up of many things.
What is the compound noun in this sentence?
The fireplace was made of stone and brick.
FIREPLACE
What are the 2 pronouns in this sentence:
The boy and his sister always ask their mother for a snack after school.
HIS THEIR
Name the pronoun and antecedents:
John, Paul, George, and Ringo played their hearts out.
THEIR: John, Paul, George, Ringo
Make a sentence using a compound noun that is also a proper noun and label.
At Central Dauphin we are always kind to our friends.