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#GRAMMAR 1.1-1.4 TEST REVIEW (due date: Wednesday, October 5)

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Grammar 1.1: Common Nouns

PART 1 of 5

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.
Sentence #1: P.t. barnum has a name that reminds many people of the circus.
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Common Noun #1: P.t. barnum has a name that reminds many people of the circus.

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Common Noun #2: P.t. barnum has a name that reminds many people of the circus.

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Common Noun #3: P.t. barnum has a name that reminds many people of the circus.

Sentence #2: In 1841, barnum began to work in new york city, managing a museum.
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Common Noun #1: In 1841, barnum began to work in new york city, managing a museum.

Sentence #3: Charles dickens and edward vii were among those who came to the museum.
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Common Noun #1: Charles dickens and edward vii were among those who came to the museum.

Sentence #4: Charles s. stratton probably brought in the most money.
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Common Noun #1: Charles s. stratton probably brought in the most money.

Sentence #5: In 1871, william cameron coup joined barnum to take the circus on the road.
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Common Noun #1: In 1871, william cameron coup joined barnum to take the circus on the road.

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Common Noun #2: In 1871, william cameron coup joined barnum to take the circus on the road.

Sentence #6: The two showmen amazed many government leaders, including abraham lincoln and queen victoria.
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Common Noun #1: The two showmen amazed many government leaders, including abraham lincoln and queen victoria.

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Common Noun #2: The two showmen amazed many government leaders, including abraham lincoln and queen victoria.

Sentence #7: While running the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut.
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Common Noun #1: While running the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut.

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Common Noun #2: While running the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut.

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Common Noun #3: While running the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut.

Sentence #8: After some time in politics, barnum visited the london zoo.
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Common Noun #1: After some time in politics, barnum visited the london zoo.

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Common Noun #2: After some time in politics, barnum visited the london zoo.

Sentence #9: There, he acquired a large african elephant.
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Common Noun #1: There, he acquired a large african elephant.

Sentence #10: The elephant, named jumbo, weighed over six tons!
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Common Noun #1: The elephant, named jumbo, weighed over six tons!

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Common Noun #2: The elephant, named jumbo, weighed over six tons!

Sentence #11: James a. bailey, a later partner of barnum, helped to improve the circus.
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Common Noun #1: James a. bailey, a later partner of barnum, helped to improve the circus.

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Common Noun #2: James a. bailey, a later partner of barnum, helped to improve the circus.

Sentence #12: In 1907, after bailey died, the ringling brothers bought the show.
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Common Noun #1: In 1907, after bailey died, the ringling brothers bought the show.

Grammar 1.2: Proper Nouns

PART 2 of 5

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.
Sentence #1: P.t. barnum has a name that reminds many people of the circus.
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Proper Noun #1: P.t. barnum has a name that reminds many people of the circus. (3)

Sentence #2: He was born in bethel, connecticut, as phineas taylor barnum.
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Proper Noun #1: He was born in bethel, connecticut, as phineas taylor barnum. (1)

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Proper Noun #2: He was born in bethel, connecticut, as phineas taylor barnum. (1)

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Proper Noun #3: He was born in bethel, connecticut, as phineas taylor barnum. (3)

Sentence #3: In 1841, he began to work in new york city, managing the american museum.
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Proper Noun #1: In 1841, he began to work in new york city, managing the american museum. (3)

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Proper Noun #2: In 1841, he began to work in new york city, managing the american museum. (2)

Sentence #4: Charles dickens and edward VII were among those who came to the museum.
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Proper Noun #1: Charles dickens and edward VII were among those who came to the museum. (2)

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Proper Noun #2: Charles dickens and edward VII were among those who came to the museum. (2)

Sentence #5: Charles s. stratton probably brought in the most money.
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Proper Noun #1: Charles s. stratton probably brought in the most money. (3)

Sentence #6: Only 25 inches tall, stratton called himself “general tom thumb.”
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Proper Noun #1: Only 25 inches tall, stratton called himself “general tom thumb.” (1)

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Proper Noun #2: Only 25 inches tall, stratton called himself “general tom thumb.” (3)

Sentence #7: In 1871, william cameron coup joined in to take the circus on the road.
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Proper Noun #1: In 1871, william cameron coup joined in to take the circus on the road. (3)

Sentence #8: They called it the greatest show on earth.
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Proper Noun #1: They called it “the greatest show on earth.” (5)

Sentence #9: The two showmen amazed many government leaders, including abraham lincoln and queen victoria.
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Proper Noun #1: The two showmen amazed many government leaders, including abraham lincoln and queen victoria. (2)

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Proper Noun #2: The two showmen amazed many government leaders, including abraham lincoln and queen victoria. (2)

Sentence #10: During the run of the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut.
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Proper Noun #1: During the run of the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut. (1)

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Proper Noun #2: During the run of the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut. (1)

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Proper Noun #3: During the run of the circus, barnum served a term as mayor of bridgeport, connecticut. (1)

Sentence #11: After some time in politics, barnum visited the london zoo.
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Proper Noun #1: After some time in politics, barnum visited the london zoo. (1)

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Proper Noun #2: After some time in politics, barnum visited the london zoo. (2)

Sentence #12: There he acquired a large elephant named jumbo who weighed over six tons!
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Proper Noun #1: There he acquired a large elephant named jumbo who weighed over six tons! (1)

Grammar 1.3: Singular Nouns

PART 3 of 5

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)
Sentence #1: The circus came to town last week.
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Singular Noun #1: The circus came to town last week.

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Singular Noun #2: The circus came to town last week.

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Singular Noun #3: The circus came to town last week.

Sentence #2: The opening parade was a great introduction to the event.
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Singular Noun #1: The opening parade was a great introduction to the event.

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Singular Noun #2: The opening parade was a great introduction to the event.

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Singular Noun #3: The opening parade was a great introduction to the event.

Sentence #3: A juggler managed to juggle eight saucers simultaneously!
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Singular Noun #1: A juggler managed to juggle eight saucers simultaneously!

Sentence #4: The ringmaster’s voice was loud enough to be heard without a microphone.
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Singular Noun #1: The ringmaster’s voice was loud enough to be heard without a microphone.

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Singular Noun #2: The ringmaster’s voice was loud enough to be heard without a microphone.

Sentence #5: When the wildcat act appeared, the audience applauded.
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Singular Noun #1: When the wildcat act appeared, the audience applauded.

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Singular Noun #2: When the wildcat act appeared, the audience applauded.

Sentence #6: How do all of the clowns fit into that tiny car?
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Singular Noun #1: How do all of the clowns fit into that tiny car?

Sentence #7: Although they used a net, the acrobats were thrilling on the trapeze.
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Singular Noun #1: Although they used a net, the acrobats were thrilling on the trapeze.

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Singular Noun #2: Although they used a net, the acrobats were thrilling on the trapeze.

Sentence #8: My little sister wants to learn to perform.
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Singular Noun #1: My little sister wants to learn to perform.

Sentence #9: My favorite act was the magician.
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Singular Noun #1: My favorite act was the magician.

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Singular Noun #2: My favorite act was the magician.

Sentence #10: Magicians fascinate me.
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Singular Noun #1: Magicians fascinate me.

Sentence #11: I would go to the circus every week.
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Singular Noun #1: I would go to the circus every week.

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Singular Noun #2: I would go to the circus every week.

Sentence #12: Circuses have been around for many years.
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Singular Noun #1: Circuses have been around for many years.

Grammar 1.4: Plural Nouns

PART 4 of 5

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)
Sentence #1: Juanita suggested that my brothers, sisters, and I visit the circus.
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Plural Noun #1: Juanita suggested that my brothers, sisters, and I visit the circus.

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Plural Noun #2: Juanita suggested that my brothers, sisters, and I visit the circus.

Sentence #2: Circus Royale was the name of the circus that came to town last week.
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Plural Noun #1: Circus Royale was the name of the circus that came to town last week.

Sentence #3: The nine elephants were trained by a man named Zingarelli.
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Plural Noun #1: The nine elephants were trained by a man named Zingarelli.

Sentence #4: One of the best acts was a family of acrobats from Paris.
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Plural Noun #1: One of the best acts was a family of acrobats from Paris.

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Plural Noun #2: One of the best acts was a family of acrobats from Paris.

Sentence #5: A band played marches by Sousa and rags by Joplin.
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Plural Noun #1: A band played marches by Sousa and rags by Joplin.

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Plural Noun #2: A band played marches by Sousa and rags by Joplin.

Sentence #6: Besides lions and tigers, a cheetah and a panther were in the act.
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Plural Noun #1: Besides lions and tigers, a cheetah and a panther were in the act.

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Plural Noun #2: Besides lions and tigers, a cheetah and a panther were in the act.

Sentence #7: After the wildcat acts, fourteen clowns emerged from a tiny car.
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Plural Noun #1: After the wildcat acts, fourteen clowns emerged from a tiny car.

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Plural Noun #2: After the wildcat acts, fourteen clowns emerged from a tiny car.

Sentence #8: A juggler managed to juggle eight saucers at once.
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Plural Noun #1: A juggler managed to juggle eight saucers at once.

Sentence #9: High wire acrobats concluded the events.
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Plural Noun #1: High wire acrobats concluded the events.

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Plural Noun #2: High wire acrobats concluded the events.

Sentence #10: Now, my little sisters want to learn to perform on the high wires.
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Plural Noun #1: Now, my little sisters want to learn to perform on the high wires.

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Plural Noun #2: Now, my little sisters want to learn to perform on the high wires.

Sentence #11: My favorite acts were the magicians and the wildcats.
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Plural Noun #1: My favorite acts were the magicians and the wildcats.

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Plural Noun #2: My favorite acts were the magicians and the wildcats.

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Plural Noun #3: My favorite acts were the magicians and the wildcats.

Sentence #12: I would go to the circus every week if I had the chance.
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Plural Noun #1: I would go to the circus every week if I had the chance.

Grammar 1.4: Plural Nouns

PART 5 of 5

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.
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sky

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party

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roof

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wolf

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canary

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bush

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mess

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lunch

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buzz

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half

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cowboy

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peach