DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct plural spelling of each noun. (8 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
tooth
mouse
woman
sheep
binoculars
pajamas
knowledge
moose
DIRECTIONS:
1. Write the correct plural spelling of each noun with a Latin or Greek origin. (7 points)
*You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.
basis
spectrum
radius
formula
automaton
appendix
stigma
DIRECTIONS:
1. Rewrite each sentence with the correct plural form of each letter, abbreviation, or number written in parentheses. (4 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 social committee decided on a __________ theme for the holiday party. (1920)
SENTENCE #2: We called tech support because the printer wasn't printing uppercase __________. (B)
SENTENCE #3: Do not spell Charles Dickens' last name with two __________. (k)
SENTENCE #4: Can you please direct me to the __________ for your website? (FAQ)
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any concrete 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.
Concrete Noun #1: I wore a vest under my jacket.
Concrete Noun #2: I wore a vest under my jacket.
Concrete Noun #1: I looked out the window of the hospital.
Concrete Noun #2: I looked out the window of the hospital.
Concrete Noun #1: I read the newspaper in the morning.
Concrete Noun #1: Gatorade tastes best frozen.
Concrete Noun #1: The event held one thousand people at the park.
Concrete Noun #2: The event held one thousand people at the park.
Concrete Noun #3: The event held one thousand people at the park.
Concrete Noun #1: Amazingly, Lucas baked five hundred muffins at his house.
Concrete Noun #2: Amazingly, Lucas baked five hundred muffins at his house.
Concrete Noun #3: Amazingly, Lucas baked five hundred muffins at his house.
Concrete Noun #1: I played Scrabble yesterday.
Concrete Noun #1: The king is in Brazil.
Concrete Noun #2: The king is in Brazil.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify any abstract nouns in the sentence. (12 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: Kindness is something almost everyone appreciates, unlike deceit.
Abstract Noun #2: Kindness is something almost everyone appreciates, unlike deceit.
Abstract Noun #1: The wrestlers exhibited immense strength.
Abstract Noun #1: As the sun dipped below the horizon, darkness came over the city.
Abstract Noun #1: It is my pleasure to welcome the mayor.
Abstract Noun #1: Our friendship will last forever and my support for you is unending.
Abstract Noun #2: Our friendship will last forever and my support for you is unending.
Abstract Noun #1: Perseverance and courage are things you need to have in the future.
Abstract Noun #2: Perseverance and courage are things you need to have in the future.
Abstract Noun #3: Perseverance and courage are things you need to have in the future.
Abstract Noun #1: Joseph’s creativity was appreciated by his art teacher.
Abstract Noun #1: When I hear the National Anthem, my heart fills with patriotism.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the type of noun that is underlined in each sentence. (6 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Tom bet the farm and lost everything he had.
Greed often drives people to the foolishness of gambling.
Joe really likes his new job.
Mary carries a heavy load of fear everywhere she goes.
A noticeable calm took over after the dust settled.
Our house is the last one on the left.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the collective noun in each sentence. (10 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. (10 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: The audience (was, were) shifting restlessly in their seats. (PLURAL)
Verb: The audience (was, were) shifting restlessly in their seats. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: The committee (has, have) finally reached a decision. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The committee (has, have) finally reached a decision. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The construction crew (work, works) at night. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The construction crew (work, works) at night. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The herd of cattle (is, are) grazing peacefully on the hillside. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The herd of cattle (is, are) grazing peacefully on the hillside. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The committee (is, are) glad to take a break. (PLURAL)
Verb: The committee (is, are) glad to take a break. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: Carla’s family (is, are) going to visit relatives in Mexico. (SINGULAR)
Verb: Carla’s family (is, are) going to visit relatives in Mexico. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The jury (is, are) carefully discussing the evidence. (PLURAL)
Verb: The jury (is, are) carefully discussing the evidence. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: A scientific team (search, searches) for a cure. (SINGULAR)
Verb: A scientific team (search, searches) for a cure. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The public (yell, yells) at the politicians. (PLURAL)
Verb: The public (yell, yells) at the politicians. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: The group of students (was, were) talking and laughing. (PLURAL)
Verb: The group of students (was, were) talking and laughing. (PLURAL)