Common vs. Proper Nouns
Is "country" a common noun or a proper noun?
Common noun
How do you spell the singular form of copies?
Copy
What is a verb?
A word that expresses an action or a state of being
What are the three tenses that a word can be written in?
Past tense, present tense and future tense
If the subject of the sentence of the is singular, should the verb be singular or plural?
Singular
Is February a common noun or a proper noun?
How do you spell the plural of porch?
Porches
What is the verb in the following sentence?
The United States lies to the south of Canada.
Lies
What tense is the verb in the following sentence: past, present or future?
He went as fast as possible.
Went = past
Correct this sentence: Becky and Lynn is sisters
Becky and Lynn are sisters
What is the difference between a common and proper noun?
Common nouns are categories like dog or province and begin with a lowercase letter.
Proper nouns are specific people/places/things and begin with a capital letter.
How do you spell the plural form of loaf?
Loaves
What is the verb phrase in the following sentence?
I have ridden on a motor scooter.
Have ridden
What is the past and future tense of the word dive?
Dove and will dive
What verb should go in this sentence?
Many dogs never (leave/leaves) their masters.
Leave
If the proper noun is "Thanksgiving", what is the common noun?
Holidays
Complete the sentence with the possessive form of the word in brackets:
(deer) They saw a ____________ tracks in the snow.
Deer's
What is the verb phrase in the following sentence?
We might finish the outside work today.
Might finish
What is the past and future tense of the word score?
Scored and will score
What is the correct verb in this sentence?
What person (doesn't/don't) agree that a dog is a person's best friend?
Doesn't
What are all the common nouns in this sentence?
The sturdy timber of the oak is used in constructing furniture, bridges, and ships.
Timber, oak, furniture, bridges and ships
Complete the sentence with the possessive form of the word in brackets:
(baby) The dog played with the _____________ shoe.
baby's
What is the verb in the following sentence?
Bananas have great food value.
Have
What is the past and future tense of the word eat?
Ate and will eat
Correct this sentence: Maria were a singer
Maria was a singer