Nouns 1
What is a noun?
person, place, thing, or idea
What is a singular noun?
one person, place, thing, or idea
What is an action verb?
something you do
What are the three verb tenses?
past, present, future
What is a group of lions called?
pride
What is a common noun?
a normal person, place, thing, or idea (starts with a lowercase letter)
What is a plural noun?
more than one person, place, thing, or idea
What are the 3 types of verbs?
action, linking, helping
What helping verb shows future tense?
will
What is Oklahoma's state animal?
bison (or buffalo)
What is a proper noun?
a specific person, place, thing, or idea (starts with a capital letter)
What is the plural of teacher?
teachers
What is a helping verb?
a verb that helps the main verb
How do you make *most* verbs past tense?
add -ed to the end
What is the largest mammal on earth?
blue whale
What is a possessive noun?
a noun that shows ownership
What is the plural of mouse?
mice
What is a linking verb?
a verb that links the subject to the rest of the sentence; does not show action
What is the past tense of the verb talk?
talked
Name the 7 colors of the rainbow.
red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
Every possessive noun includes what punctuation?
apostrophe
students'
Identify the verbs in this sentence:
It is cold outside, so I will wear a coat tomorrow.
is: linking
will: helping
wear: action
What is the past tense of the verb sleep?
slept
Who was the first person to walk on the moon?
Neil Armstrong