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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the compound nouns in each sentence. (15 points)
*Each noun must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
*In TWELVE of the boxes, you will type ONE word or a HYPHENATED word for your answer.
*In THREE of the boxes, you will type MULTIPLE words for your answer.
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many compound nouns are in the sentence.
Compound Noun #1: Suddenly the doorknob began to turn slowly.
Compound Noun #1: This old typewriter belongs to my grandfather.
Compound Noun #2: This old typewriter belongs to my grandfather.
Compound Noun #1: Our teams excel in football and basketball.
Compound Noun #2: Our teams excel in football and basketball.
Compound Noun #1: This cartridge uses an advanced magnetic tape.
Compound Noun #1: We are going to assemble a new mailing list.
Compound Noun #1: Is this the bus stop for route 12?
Compound Noun #1: I can't install this software on my PC.
Compound Noun #1: We always eat breakfast in the sunroom at 8 A.M. sharp.
Compound Noun #2: We always eat breakfast in the sunroom at 8 A.M. sharp.
Compound Noun #1: Put the clothes in the red washing machine.
Compound Noun #1: His hobby is train-spotting at the local gym.
Compound Noun #1: Enjoy your stay and please remember that check-out is at noon.
Compound Noun #1: I like to get up at sunrise and enjoy the beautiful view.
grandmother
cabinet-maker
lieutenant general
forget-me-not
court-martial
cowboy
lighthouse
lifeguard
overpass
keyhole
two-third
grown-up
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the possessive noun in the sentence. (12 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun.
2. Identify if the possessive noun is singular or plural. (12 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: Jimmy just got married and his wife’s name is Stacey.
Sentence #1 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #2: Carrie found a ten dollar bill under the couch’s cushion.
Sentence #2 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #3: The cheerleaders' practice was on Friday.
Sentence #3 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #4: Jesus's followers are called Christians.
Sentence #4 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #5: The children’s plans were to go to the movie theatre.
Sentence #5 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #6: The students’ assignment was to run five laps.
Sentence #6 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #7: We looked everywhere but we couldn’t find my dogs’ toys.
Sentence #7 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #8: The eagle is my school’s mascot.
Sentence #8 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #9: Martha was really looking forward to her company’s summer outing.
Sentence #9 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #10: Chicago’s skyscrapers are built to withstand the wind.
Sentence #10 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #11: The women’s organization was very productive.
Sentence #11 Possessive Noun Type:
Sentence #12: The Sandersens’ house was high up on a hill.
Sentence #12 Possessive Noun Type:
DIRECTIONS:
1. Complete each sentence by writing the possessive form of the word in parentheses. (12 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer unless it is a proper noun or if it is a shared possessive noun.
*Follow the correct rules for forming possessives.
The ______________________________ fur keeps it warm during the winter.
(animal)
______________________________ kite got stuck in a tree.
(David and Kate)
______________________________ new bike sat outside in the rain.
(James)
The ______________________________ friend came to play at the house.
(child)
My ______________________________ screen is very bright.
(computer)
The basketball ______________________________ socks are very long.
(players)
The ______________________________ votes were very important in last year’s election.
(citizens)
______________________________ classrooms were very neat on the first day of school.
(Mr. Johnson and Mr. Smith)
______________________________ population has grown vastly over the past several years.
(Los Angeles)
The ______________________________ locker room was surrounded by reporters after the game.
(women)
The ______________________________ paintbrush was very useful.
(artist)
______________________________ jump-shot usually goes in at the buzzer.
(Derek Fischer)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any plurals, possessives, or contractions in the sentence. (16 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer. The exception to this is proper nouns.
*Each word must go in the order of the sentence - reading from left to right.
2. Identify which type of word it is. (16 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Word #1: Although they faced many troubles, few riders were seriously hurt during the horse race.
Word #1 Type: Although they faced many troubles, few riders were seriously hurt during the horse race.
Word #2: Although they faced many troubles, few riders were seriously hurt during the horse race.
Word #2 Type: Although they faced many troubles, few riders were seriously hurt during the horse race.
Word #1: After the transcontinental telegraph opened, the Pony Express shut down in two days.
Word #1 Type: After the transcontinental telegraph opened, the Pony Express shut down in two days.
Word #1: That’s the basis for the modern American postal system.
Word #1 Type: That’s the basis for the modern American postal system.
Word #1: A person’s going to be amazed at all the new possibilities.
Word #1 Type: A person’s going to be amazed at all the new possibilities.
Word #2: A person’s going to be amazed at all the new possibilities.
Word #2 Type: A person’s going to be amazed at all the new possibilities.
Word #1: Please go get Anna’s hat.
Word #1 Type: Please go get Anna’s hat.
Word #1: The girl’s not feeling well, so she went home.
Word #1 Type: The girl’s not feeling well, so she went home.
Word #1: Unfortunately, Jim’s clothes got dirty at lunch.
Word #1 Type: Unfortunately, Jim’s clothes got dirty at lunch.
Word #2: Unfortunately, Jim’s clothes got dirty at lunch.
Word #2 Type: Unfortunately, Jim’s clothes got dirty at lunch.
Word #1: The cat’s food is very cold.
Word #1 Type: The cat’s food is very cold.
Word #1: The children’s laughter could be heard by the parents.
Word #1 Type: The children’s laughter could be heard by the parents.
Word #2: The children’s laughter could be heard by the parents.
Word #2 Type: The children’s laughter could be heard by the parents.
Word #1: I believe the runner’s been out on the trail for a while now.
Word #1 Type: I believe the runner’s been out on the trail for a while now.
Word #1: The boat’s sinking!
Word #1 Type: The boat’s sinking!
Word #1: All of my friends want me to purchase a new car.
Word #1 Type: All of my friends want me to purchase a new car.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the word in parentheses that best completes the sentence. (8 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: Many (computers, computer’s) regulate the phone lines.
Sentence #2: Business (executives, executives’) travels are simplified with this technology.
Sentence #3: Can you imagine the (problems, problem’s) people used to have with old phones?
Sentence #4: Now salespeople can show their (products, products’) on television.
Sentence #5: Then, (payments, payment’s) can be completed over the phone.
Sentence #6: A regular telephone (visits, visit’s) a good cure for loneliness.
Sentence #7: Taking place over phone lines, online data (services, service’s) connect people globally.
Sentence #8: Soon, most people will have access to all (types, type’s) of communication.