#GRAMMAR 1.5-1.8 TEST REVIEW (due date: Thursday, November 3)

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Grammar 1.5: Irregular Plural Nouns

PART 1 of 7

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct plural spelling of each noun. (10 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
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child

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clothes

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fish

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shorts

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foot

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glasses

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goose

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staff

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advice

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crossroads

Grammar 1.5: Irregular Plural Nouns

PART 2 of 7

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct plural spelling of each noun with a Latin or Greek origin. (8 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
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thesis

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maximum

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nucleus

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nebula

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phenomenon

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matrix

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neuroma

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appendix

Grammar 1.5: Irregular Plural Nouns

PART 3 of 7

DIRECTIONS:
1. Rewrite each sentence with the correct plural form of each letter, abbreviation, or number written in parentheses. (8 points)
*You must copy and paste the entire sentence into the box.
*Double click on the line and replace it with the item in parentheses.
*Add an -s or 's to make the item in parentheses plural based on the rule.
*Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
*NOTE: There is never a space between the period and the last word in the sentence.

example response:
The girl looked to be in her ____ if you ask me. (20) --> The girl looked to be in her 20s if you ask me.
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SENTENCE #1: The instructor gave few __________ in the class. (A)

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SENTENCE #2: The university has many __________ on its faculty. (PhD)

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SENTENCE #3: You need to write your __________ much neater. (j)

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SENTENCE #4: Where are all the __________ in this letter puzzle? (M)

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SENTENCE #5: The diver received all __________ on her final dive. (8)

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SENTENCE #6: __________ who wish to further their education will like our evening program. (R.N.)

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SENTENCE #7: Email first became popular in the late __________. (1990)

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SENTENCE #8: Do you spell your name with two __________? (n)

Grammar 1.6: Concrete Nouns

PART 4 of 7

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any concrete nouns in the sentence. (21 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: This guitar sounds fantastic.
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Concrete Noun #1: This guitar sounds fantastic.

Sentence #2: Why did Taylor run away from the hamster?
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Concrete Noun #1: Why did Taylor run away from the hamster?

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Concrete Noun #2: Why did Taylor run away from the hamster?

Sentence #3: Google is always very helpful when working on the computer.
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Concrete Noun #1: Google is always very helpful when working on the computer.

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Concrete Noun #2: Google is always very helpful when working on the computer.

Sentence #4: The carnival opens soon.
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Concrete Noun #1: The carnival opens soon.

Sentence #5: A librarian whispered softly to the students in the corner.
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Concrete Noun #1: A librarian whispered softly to the students in the corner.

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Concrete Noun #2: A librarian whispered softly to the students in the corner.

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Concrete Noun #3: A librarian whispered softly to the students in the corner.

Sentence #6: Grandma Talla said the attic was spooky.
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Concrete Noun #1: Grandma Talla said the attic was spooky.

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Concrete Noun #2: Grandma Talla said the attic was spooky.

Sentence #7: Denver can get really cold.
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Concrete Noun #1: Denver can get really cold.

Sentence #8: The teenagers drove to St. Louis to visit the Duke of Wesselton.
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Concrete Noun #1: The teenagers drove to St. Louis to visit the Duke of Wesselton.

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Concrete Noun #2: The teenagers drove to St. Louis to visit the Duke of Wesselton.

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Concrete Noun #3: The teenagers drove to St. Louis to visit the Duke of Wesselton.

Sentence #9: Five toddlers went with me.
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Concrete Noun #1: Five toddlers went with me.

Sentence #10: Snow fell gently onto the sidewalk.
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Concrete Noun #1: Snow fell gently onto the sidewalk.

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Concrete Noun #2: Snow fell gently onto the sidewalk.

Sentence #11: Mr. Forester can’t find the underground library.
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Concrete Noun #1: Mr. Forester can’t find the underground library.

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Concrete Noun #2: Mr. Forester can’t find the underground library.

Sentence #12: Writers work regularly.
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Concrete Noun #1: Writers work regularly.

Grammar 1.7: Abstract Nouns

PART 5 of 7

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any abstract nouns in the sentence. (15 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: Lara had great trust for the police officer.
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Abstract Noun #1: Lara had great trust for the police officer.

Sentence #2: Climbing that mountain took bravery.
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Abstract Noun #1: Climbing that mountain took bravery.

Sentence #3: Mike shares lots of love with his family.
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Abstract Noun #1: Mike shares lots of love with his family.

Sentence #4: The kitten had a fear of leaving her warm bed.
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Abstract Noun #1: The kitten had a fear of leaving her warm bed.

Sentence #5: He takes pride in his job and life experiences.
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Abstract Noun #1: He takes pride in his job and life experiences.

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Abstract Noun #2: He takes pride in his job and life experiences.

Sentence #6: Pam felt a lot of anger when Tina moved away.
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Abstract Noun #1: Pam felt a lot of anger when Tina moved away.

Sentence #7: The dove is a symbol of peace and purity.
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Abstract Noun #1: The dove is a symbol of peace and purity.

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Abstract Noun #2: The dove is a symbol of peace and purity.

Sentence #8: Jealousy can be extremely destructive.
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Abstract Noun #1: Jealousy can be extremely destructive.

Sentence #9: Connor has confidence that he'll make the team.
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Abstract Noun #1: Connor has confidence that he'll make the team.

Sentence #10: Ina is very tall for her age and shows great maturity.
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Abstract Noun #1: Ina is very tall for her age and shows great maturity.

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Abstract Noun #2: Ina is very tall for her age and shows great maturity.

Sentence #11: Her beauty is captivating.
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Abstract Noun #1: Her beauty is captivating.

Sentence #12: Thoughtfulness is always appreciated.
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Abstract Noun #1: Thoughtfulness is always appreciated.

Grammar 1.7: Abstract Nouns

PART 6 of 7

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the type of noun that is underlined in each sentence. (8 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
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I’ll have to look that word up in the dictionary.

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Give those caged birds their freedom!

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My grandparents are staying with us for a whole month.

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I forgot to write in my diary last week.

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Maya is known for her honesty and her kind heart.

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Jake didn’t have the courage to talk to the principal.

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We could hear the ambulance sirens in the distance.

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There has been peace between the two countries for years.

Grammar 1.8: Collective Nouns

PART 7 of 7

DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the collective noun in each sentence. (15 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.

2. Choose which verb form in parentheses best completes each sentence. (15 points)
*Look at the word in italics to see if the collective noun is singular or plural.
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: A new committee (has been, have been) formed to plan the field trip. (SINGULAR)
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Collective Noun: A new committee (has been, have been) formed to plan the field trip. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: A new committee (has been, have been) formed to plan the field trip. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #2: The team (selects, select) their officers by secret ballot. (PLURAL)
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Collective Noun: The team (selects, select) their officers by secret ballot. (PLURAL)

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Verb: The team (selects, select) their officers by secret ballot. (PLURAL)

Sentence #3: The Audubon Society (promote, promotes) the conservation of wild birds. (SINGULAR)
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Collective Noun: The Audubon Society (promote, promotes) the conservation of wild birds. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: The Audubon Society (promote, promotes) the conservation of wild birds. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #4: The audience (is, are) aware that they were lucky to get tickets. (PLURAL)
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Collective Noun: The audience (is, are) aware that they were lucky to get tickets. (PLURAL)

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Verb: The audience (is, are) aware that they were lucky to get tickets. (PLURAL)

Sentence #5: Because it is fed only once daily, the flock (eats, eat) very fast. (SINGULAR)
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Collective Noun: Because it is fed only once daily, the flock (eats, eat) very fast. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: Because it is fed only once daily, the flock (eats, eat) very fast. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #6: The trio (performs, perform) at many local festivities. (SINGULAR)
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Collective Noun: The trio (performs, perform) at many local festivities. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: The trio (performs, perform) at many local festivities. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #7: My family (begin, begins) the holiday at six o’clock. (SINGULAR)
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Collective Noun: My family (begin, begins) the holiday at six o’clock. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: My family (begin, begins) the holiday at six o’clock. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #8: The jury (is, are) all members of the community. (PLURAL)
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Collective Noun: The jury (is, are) all members of the community. (PLURAL)

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Verb: The jury (is, are) all members of the community. (PLURAL)

Sentence #9: The team (has, have) an awards banquet at the end of the regular season. (SINGULAR)
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Collective Noun: The team (has, have) an awards banquet at the end of the regular season. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: The team (has, have) an awards banquet at the end of the regular season. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #10: A panel of judges (presides, preside) over the Supreme Court. (SINGULAR)
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Collective Noun: A panel of judges (presides, preside) over the Supreme Court. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: A panel of judges (presides, preside) over the Supreme Court. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #11: Although it is small, our orchestra (is, are) well-rehearsed. (SINGULAR)
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Collective Noun: Although it is small, our orchestra (is, are) well-rehearsed. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: Although it is small, our orchestra (is, are) well-rehearsed. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #12: The school club (provides, provide) assistance to local charities. (SINGULAR)
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Collective Noun: The school club (provides, provide) assistance to local charities. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: The school club (provides, provide) assistance to local charities. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #13: The committee (disagrees, disagree) with each other about proper procedure. (PLURAL)
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Collective Noun: The committee (disagrees, disagree) with each other about proper procedure. (PLURAL)

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Verb: The committee (disagrees, disagree) with each other about proper procedure. (PLURAL)

Sentence #14: Outside my bedroom window, the swarm of bees (buzzes, buzz) loudly. (SINGULAR)
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Collective Noun: Outside my bedroom window, the swarm of bees (buzzes, buzz) loudly. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: Outside my bedroom window, the swarm of bees (buzzes, buzz) loudly. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #15: The matinee audience (is, are) usually smaller than the evening crowd. (SINGULAR)
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Collective Noun: The matinee audience (is, are) usually smaller than the evening crowd. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: The matinee audience (is, are) usually smaller than the evening crowd. (SINGULAR)