#GRAMMAR 1.7 PRACTICE (due date: Tuesday, October 25)

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REDO CODE: KLF4LF

PART 1 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any abstract nouns in the sentence. (23 points)
          *You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.
          *Each noun must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.

Sentence #1: A commercial pilot must have a lot of flying experience.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: A commercial pilot must have a lot of flying experience.

Sentence #2: The judge reminded the witness to tell the truth.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: The judge reminded the witness to tell the truth.

Sentence #3: The inventor had an idea that would help improve safety.
(2 Abstract Nouns)

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Abstract Noun #1: The inventor had an idea that would help improve safety.

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Abstract Noun #2: The inventor had an idea that would help improve safety.

Sentence #4: The hardworking farmer was disappointed with the temperature.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: The hardworking farmer was disappointed with the temperature.

Sentence #5: Many people voted last fall.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: Many people voted last fall.

Sentence #6: The veterinarian spent time and energy examining horses.
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Abstract Noun #1: The veterinarian spent time and energy examining horses.

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Abstract Noun #2: The veterinarian spent time and energy examining horses.

Sentence #7: My cat gets great pleasure sitting on the windowsill.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: My cat gets great pleasure sitting on the windowsill.

Sentence #8: The museum held paintings and sculptures of great beauty.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: The museum held paintings and sculptures of great beauty.

Sentence #9: The girl’s bravery did not go unnoticed.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: The girl’s bravery did not go unnoticed.

Sentence #10: As huge waves crashed onto the shore, the beachcombers fled in fear.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: As huge waves crashed onto the shore, the beachcombers fled in fear.

Sentence #11: The florist made a bouquet of roses for their anniversary.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: The florist made a bouquet of roses for their anniversary.

Sentence #12: My dad tells me cleanliness is important.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: My dad tells me cleanliness is important.

Sentence #13: The teacher at the preschool showed much patience.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: The teacher at the preschool showed much patience.

Sentence #14: The tennis player hit the ball with accuracy and determination.
(2 Abstract Nouns)

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Abstract Noun #1: The tennis player hit the ball with accuracy and determination.

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Abstract Noun #2: The tennis player hit the ball with accuracy and determination.

Sentence #15: Using coupons is a good way for shoppers to save money.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: Using coupons is a good way for shoppers to save money.

Sentence #16: The triathlete collapsed with exhaustion after reaching the finish line.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: The triathlete collapsed with exhaustion after reaching the finish line.

Sentence #17: While taking the test, the student frowned in concentration.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: While taking the test, the student frowned in concentration.

Sentence #18: Tourists watched in fascination as the volcano oozed lava.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: Tourists watched in fascination as the volcano oozed lava.

Sentence #19: The bird in the tree held the interest of the cat.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: The bird in the tree held the interest of the cat.

Sentence #20: The painter looked at the canvas in satisfaction.
(1 Abstract Noun)

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Abstract Noun #1: The painter looked at the canvas in satisfaction.

PART 2 of 2
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the type of noun that is underlined in each sentence. (10 points)
          *Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.

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Why did Sharon begin playing the tuba?

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The entire house was decorated with excellent taste.

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Barry’s adoration for his grandmother brought her much joy.

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The hissing of the radiator distracted him.

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The barbershop quartet rehearsed in the cafeteria.

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The spectators saw the entire production on a huge monitor.

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Cleanliness is important to my mother.

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If anyone has a better idea, I’ll support it.

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Dad enjoyed listening to music on his new car CD player.

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NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR SCORE?

PART 1 of 2

Abstract Noun #1: A commercial pilot must have a lot of flying experience.

Abstract Noun #1: The judge reminded the witness to tell the truth.

Abstract Noun #1: The inventor had an idea that would help improve safety.

Abstract Noun #2: The inventor had an idea that would help improve safety.

Abstract Noun #1: The hardworking farmer was disappointed with the temperature.

Abstract Noun #1: Many people voted last fall.

Abstract Noun #1: The veterinarian spent time and energy examining horses.

Abstract Noun #2: The veterinarian spent time and energy examining horses.

Abstract Noun #1: My cat gets great pleasure sitting on the windowsill.

Abstract Noun #1: The museum held paintings and sculptures of great beauty.

Abstract Noun #1: The girl’s bravery did not go unnoticed.

Abstract Noun #1: As huge waves crashed onto the shore, the beachcombers fled in fear.

Abstract Noun #1: The florist made a bouquet of roses for their anniversary.

Abstract Noun #1: My dad tells me cleanliness is important.

Abstract Noun #1: The teacher at the preschool showed much patience.

Abstract Noun #1: The tennis player hit the ball with accuracy and determination.

Abstract Noun #2: The tennis player hit the ball with accuracy and determination.

Abstract Noun #1: Using coupons is a good way for shoppers to save money.

Abstract Noun #1: The triathlete collapsed with exhaustion after reaching the finish line.

Abstract Noun #1: While taking the test, the student frowned in concentration.

Abstract Noun #1: Tourists watched in fascination as the volcano oozed lava.

Abstract Noun #1: The bird in the tree held the interest of the cat.

Abstract Noun #1: The painter looked at the canvas in satisfaction.

PART 2 of 2

Why did Sharon begin playing the tuba?

The entire house was decorated with excellent taste.

Barry’s adoration for his grandmother brought her much joy.

The hissing of the radiator distracted him.

The barbershop quartet rehearsed in the cafeteria.

The spectators saw the entire production on a huge monitor.

Cleanliness is important to my mother.

If anyone has a better idea, I’ll support it.

Dad enjoyed listening to music on his new car CD player.

My friend brought some oranges back from Florida.