Singular & Plural Nouns
What is the plural of the noun box?
boxes
Decide whether the italicized word is a subject, subject complement, direct object, or object complement.
The family traveled to Jamaica for vacation.
subject
Name the direct object in this sentence:
The girl threw the softball to the catcher behind home plate.
Identify the noun used as an appositive in this sentence.
My dog, a fluffy golden retriever, loves swimming at the lake.
Appositive = retriever
What is the singular possessive of the noun lawyer?
lawyer's
What is the plural of the noun life?
lives
Decide whether the italicized word is a subject, subject complement, direct object, or object complement.
The chef prepared a three-course meal.
direct object
Name the indirect object in this sentence:
My dad brought the team snacks after the practice.
Indirect Object = team
Identify the noun used as an appositive in this sentence.
My brother Henry likes to shop at Cabela's.
Appositive = Henry
What is the plural possessive of the noun firefighters?
firefighters'
What is the plural of the noun victory?
victories
My friend is a cashier at Target.
subject complement
Name the direct object and indirect object in this sentence:
The waiter served the customers their food.
Direct Object = food
Indirect Object = customers
Identify the noun used as an appositive in this sentence. Then tell whether the appositive is nonrestrictive or restrictive.
The principal, a former teacher, greeted us at the door.
Appositive = teacher; Nonrestrictive
What is the singular possessive of the name Taylor?
What is the plural possessive of the name The Taylors?
Singular Possessive = Taylor's
Plural Possessive = The Taylors'
What is the plural of the noun fish?
fish
The team elected Maci team captain.
object complement
Name the direct object and indirect object in this sentence:
The teacher taught Gary a new strategy in math class.
Direct Object = strategy
Indirect Object = Gary
Identify the noun used as an appositive in this sentence. Then tell whether it is nonrestrictive or restrictive.
My friend Hailey enjoys crocheting blankets.
Appositive = Hailey; Restrictive
Tell which sentence shows separate possession and which shows joint possession.
Sentence #1: Brett's and Jake's football cleats are brand new.
Sentence #2: Mary and Ann's bedroom is always messy.
Separate Possession = Sentence 1
Joint Possession = Sentence 2
What is the plural of the noun daughter-in-law?
daughters-in-law
Decide whether the italicized word is a subject, subject complement, direct object, or object complement.
The judge named Marcus the winner.
object complement
Identify the direct object and indirect object in this sentence:
The scientist showed the visitors an unusual experiment in the laboratory.
Direct Object = experiment
Indirect Object = visitors
Then tell whether the appositive is nonrestrictive or restrictive.
My doctor, Dr. Marshall, told me to get a lot of rest.
Appositive = Dr. Marshall; Nonrestrictive
Tell whether the sentence should show separate possession or joint possession. Then explain how you should change the sentence to reflect that.
Mark and John favorite restaurant is Raising Cane's.
Joint Possession
Mark and John's favorite restaurant is Raising Cane's.