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.
child
clothes
fish
shorts
foot
glasses
goose
staff
advice
crossroads
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.
thesis
maximum
nucleus
nebula
phenomenon
matrix
neuroma
appendix
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.
SENTENCE #1: The instructor gave few __________ in the class. (A)
SENTENCE #2: The university has many __________ on its faculty. (PhD)
SENTENCE #3: You need to write your __________ much neater. (j)
SENTENCE #4: Where are all the __________ in this letter puzzle? (M)
SENTENCE #5: The diver received all __________ on her final dive. (8)
SENTENCE #6: __________ who wish to further their education will like our evening program. (R.N.)
SENTENCE #7: Email first became popular in the late __________. (1990)
SENTENCE #8: Do you spell your name with two __________? (n)
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.
Concrete Noun #1: This guitar sounds fantastic.
Concrete Noun #1: Why did Taylor run away from the hamster?
Concrete Noun #2: Why did Taylor run away from the hamster?
Concrete Noun #1: Google is always very helpful when working on the computer.
Concrete Noun #2: Google is always very helpful when working on the computer.
Concrete Noun #1: The carnival opens soon.
Concrete Noun #1: A librarian whispered softly to the students in the corner.
Concrete Noun #2: A librarian whispered softly to the students in the corner.
Concrete Noun #3: A librarian whispered softly to the students in the corner.
Concrete Noun #1: Grandma Talla said the attic was spooky.
Concrete Noun #2: Grandma Talla said the attic was spooky.
Concrete Noun #1: Denver can get really cold.
Concrete Noun #1: The teenagers drove to St. Louis to visit the Duke of Wesselton.
Concrete Noun #2: The teenagers drove to St. Louis to visit the Duke of Wesselton.
Concrete Noun #3: The teenagers drove to St. Louis to visit the Duke of Wesselton.
Concrete Noun #1: Five toddlers went with me.
Concrete Noun #1: Snow fell gently onto the sidewalk.
Concrete Noun #2: Snow fell gently onto the sidewalk.
Concrete Noun #1: Mr. Forester can’t find the underground library.
Concrete Noun #2: Mr. Forester can’t find the underground library.
Concrete Noun #1: Writers work regularly.
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.
Abstract Noun #1: Lara had great trust for the police officer.
Abstract Noun #1: Climbing that mountain took bravery.
Abstract Noun #1: Mike shares lots of love with his family.
Abstract Noun #1: The kitten had a fear of leaving her warm bed.
Abstract Noun #1: He takes pride in his job and life experiences.
Abstract Noun #2: He takes pride in his job and life experiences.
Abstract Noun #1: Pam felt a lot of anger when Tina moved away.
Abstract Noun #1: The dove is a symbol of peace and purity.
Abstract Noun #2: The dove is a symbol of peace and purity.
Abstract Noun #1: Jealousy can be extremely destructive.
Abstract Noun #1: Connor has confidence that he'll make the team.
Abstract Noun #1: Ina is very tall for her age and shows great maturity.
Abstract Noun #2: Ina is very tall for her age and shows great maturity.
Abstract Noun #1: Her beauty is captivating.
Abstract Noun #1: Thoughtfulness is always appreciated.
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.
I’ll have to look that word up in the dictionary.
Give those caged birds their freedom!
My grandparents are staying with us for a whole month.
I forgot to write in my diary last week.
Maya is known for her honesty and her kind heart.
Jake didn’t have the courage to talk to the principal.
We could hear the ambulance sirens in the distance.
There has been peace between the two countries for years.
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.
Collective Noun: A new committee (has been, have been) formed to plan the field trip. (SINGULAR)
Verb: A new committee (has been, have been) formed to plan the field trip. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The team (selects, select) their officers by secret ballot. (PLURAL)
Verb: The team (selects, select) their officers by secret ballot. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: The Audubon Society (promote, promotes) the conservation of wild birds. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The Audubon Society (promote, promotes) the conservation of wild birds. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The audience (is, are) aware that they were lucky to get tickets. (PLURAL)
Verb: The audience (is, are) aware that they were lucky to get tickets. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: Because it is fed only once daily, the flock (eats, eat) very fast. (SINGULAR)
Verb: Because it is fed only once daily, the flock (eats, eat) very fast. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The trio (performs, perform) at many local festivities. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The trio (performs, perform) at many local festivities. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: My family (begin, begins) the holiday at six o’clock. (SINGULAR)
Verb: My family (begin, begins) the holiday at six o’clock. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The jury (is, are) all members of the community. (PLURAL)
Verb: The jury (is, are) all members of the community. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: The team (has, have) an awards banquet at the end of the regular season. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The team (has, have) an awards banquet at the end of the regular season. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: A panel of judges (presides, preside) over the Supreme Court. (SINGULAR)
Verb: A panel of judges (presides, preside) over the Supreme Court. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: Although it is small, our orchestra (is, are) well-rehearsed. (SINGULAR)
Verb: Although it is small, our orchestra (is, are) well-rehearsed. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The school club (provides, provide) assistance to local charities. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The school club (provides, provide) assistance to local charities. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The committee (disagrees, disagree) with each other about proper procedure. (PLURAL)
Verb: The committee (disagrees, disagree) with each other about proper procedure. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: Outside my bedroom window, the swarm of bees (buzzes, buzz) loudly. (SINGULAR)
Verb: Outside my bedroom window, the swarm of bees (buzzes, buzz) loudly. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The matinee audience (is, are) usually smaller than the evening crowd. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The matinee audience (is, are) usually smaller than the evening crowd. (SINGULAR)