DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any common nouns in the sentence. (21 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
*Each noun must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
Common Noun #1: P.t. barnum has a name that reminds many people of the circus.
Common Noun #2: P.t. barnum has a name that reminds many people of the circus.
Common Noun #3: P.t. barnum has a name that reminds many people of the circus.
Common Noun #1: In 1841, barnum began to work in new york city, managing a museum.
Common Noun #1: Charles dickens and edward vii were among those who came to the museum.
Common Noun #1: Charles s. stratton probably brought in the most money.
Common Noun #1: In 1871, william cameron coup joined barnum to take the circus on the road.
Common Noun #2: In 1871, william cameron coup joined barnum to take the circus on the road.
Common Noun #1: The two showmen amazed many government leaders, including abraham lincoln and queen victoria.
Common Noun #2: The two showmen amazed many government leaders, including abraham lincoln and queen victoria.
Common Noun #1: While running the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut.
Common Noun #2: While running the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut.
Common Noun #3: While running the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut.
Common Noun #1: After some time in politics, barnum visited the london zoo.
Common Noun #2: After some time in politics, barnum visited the london zoo.
Common Noun #1: There, he acquired a large african elephant.
Common Noun #1: The elephant, named jumbo, weighed over six tons!
Common Noun #2: The elephant, named jumbo, weighed over six tons!
Common Noun #1: James a. bailey, a later partner of barnum, helped to improve the circus.
Common Noun #2: James a. bailey, a later partner of barnum, helped to improve the circus.
Common Noun #1: In 1907, after bailey died, the ringling brothers bought the show.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any proper nouns in the sentence. Capitalize your answers. (21 points)
*Each noun must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in each individual box.
REMEMBER:
*Articles, conjunctions, and prepositions are part of a proper noun, but should not be capitalized.
*Abbreviations and numerals are part of a proper noun and should be capitalized.
Proper Noun #1: P.t. barnum has a name that reminds many people of the circus. (3)
Proper Noun #1: He was born in bethel, connecticut, as phineas taylor barnum. (1)
Proper Noun #2: He was born in bethel, connecticut, as phineas taylor barnum. (1)
Proper Noun #3: He was born in bethel, connecticut, as phineas taylor barnum. (3)
Proper Noun #1: In 1841, he began to work in new york city, managing the american museum. (3)
Proper Noun #2: In 1841, he began to work in new york city, managing the american museum. (2)
Proper Noun #1: Charles dickens and edward VII were among those who came to the museum. (2)
Proper Noun #2: Charles dickens and edward VII were among those who came to the museum. (2)
Proper Noun #1: Charles s. stratton probably brought in the most money. (3)
Proper Noun #1: Only 25 inches tall, stratton called himself “general tom thumb.” (1)
Proper Noun #2: Only 25 inches tall, stratton called himself “general tom thumb.” (3)
Proper Noun #1: In 1871, william cameron coup joined in to take the circus on the road. (3)
Proper Noun #1: They called it “the greatest show on earth.” (5)
Proper Noun #1: The two showmen amazed many government leaders, including abraham lincoln and queen victoria. (2)
Proper Noun #2: The two showmen amazed many government leaders, including abraham lincoln and queen victoria. (2)
Proper Noun #1: During the run of the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut. (1)
Proper Noun #2: During the run of the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut. (1)
Proper Noun #3: During the run of the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut. (1)
Proper Noun #1: After some time in politics, barnum visited the london zoo. (1)
Proper Noun #2: After some time in politics, barnum visited the london zoo. (2)
Proper Noun #1: There he acquired a large elephant named jumbo who weighed over six tons! (1)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any singular nouns in the sentence. (19 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.
2. In TWO of the sentences, write none in the box for your answer. (2 points)
Singular Noun #1: The circus came to town last week.
Singular Noun #2: The circus came to town last week.
Singular Noun #3: The circus came to town last week.
Singular Noun #1: The opening parade was a great introduction to the event.
Singular Noun #2: The opening parade was a great introduction to the event.
Singular Noun #3: The opening parade was a great introduction to the event.
Singular Noun #1: A juggler managed to juggle eight saucers simultaneously!
Singular Noun #1: The ringmaster’s voice was loud enough to be heard without a microphone.
Singular Noun #2: The ringmaster’s voice was loud enough to be heard without a microphone.
Singular Noun #1: When the wildcat act appeared, the audience applauded.
Singular Noun #2: When the wildcat act appeared, the audience applauded.
Singular Noun #1: How do all of the clowns fit into that tiny car?
Singular Noun #1: Although they used a net, the acrobats were thrilling on the trapeze.
Singular Noun #2: Although they used a net, the acrobats were thrilling on the trapeze.
Singular Noun #1: My little sister wants to learn to perform.
Singular Noun #1: My favorite act was the magician.
Singular Noun #2: My favorite act was the magician.
Singular Noun #1: Magicians fascinate me.
Singular Noun #1: I would go to the circus every week.
Singular Noun #2: I would go to the circus every week.
Singular Noun #1: Circuses have been around for many years.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any plural nouns in the sentence. (19 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.
2. In TWO of the sentences, write none in the box for your answer. (2 points)
Plural Noun #1: Juanita suggested that my brothers, sisters, and I visit the circus.
Plural Noun #2: Juanita suggested that my brothers, sisters, and I visit the circus.
Plural Noun #1: Circus Royale was the name of the circus that came to town last week.
Plural Noun #1: The nine elephants were trained by a man named Zingarelli.
Plural Noun #1: One of the best acts was a family of acrobats from Paris.
Plural Noun #2: One of the best acts was a family of acrobats from Paris.
Plural Noun #1: A band played marches by Sousa and rags by Joplin.
Plural Noun #2: A band played marches by Sousa and rags by Joplin.
Plural Noun #1: Besides lions and tigers, a cheetah and a panther were in the act.
Plural Noun #2: Besides lions and tigers, a cheetah and a panther were in the act.
Plural Noun #1: After the wildcat acts, fourteen clowns emerged from a tiny car.
Plural Noun #2: After the wildcat acts, fourteen clowns emerged from a tiny car.
Plural Noun #1: A juggler managed to juggle eight saucers at once.
Plural Noun #1: High wire acrobats concluded the events.
Plural Noun #2: High wire acrobats concluded the events.
Plural Noun #1: Now, my little sisters want to learn to perform on the high wires.
Plural Noun #2: Now, my little sisters want to learn to perform on the high wires.
Plural Noun #1: My favorite acts were the magicians and the wildcats.
Plural Noun #2: My favorite acts were the magicians and the wildcats.
Plural Noun #3: My favorite acts were the magicians and the wildcats.
Plural Noun #1: I would go to the circus every week if I had the chance.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct plural form of the noun provided. (12 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
sky
party
roof
wolf
canary
bush
mess
lunch
buzz
half
cowboy
peach