#GRAMMAR 1.5-1.8 TEST - Brittany Dudzik | Library

Grammar 1.5: Irregular Plural Nouns
PART 1 of 7
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.

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tooth

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mouse

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woman

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sheep

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binoculars

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pajamas

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knowledge

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moose

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. (7 points)
          *You may only put EXACTLY one word in each box for your answer.

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basis

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spectrum

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radius

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formula

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automaton

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appendix

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stigma

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. (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.

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SENTENCE #1: The social committee decided on a __________ theme for the holiday party. (1920)

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SENTENCE #2: We called tech support because the printer wasn't printing uppercase __________. (B)

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SENTENCE #3: Do not spell Charles Dickens' last name with two __________. (k)

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SENTENCE #4: Can you please direct me to the __________ for your website? (FAQ)

Grammar 1.6: Concrete Nouns
PART 4 of 7
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.

Sentence #1: I wore a vest under my jacket.
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Concrete Noun #1: I wore a vest under my jacket.

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Concrete Noun #2: I wore a vest under my jacket.

Sentence #2: I looked out the window of the hospital.
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Concrete Noun #1: I looked out the window of the hospital.

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Concrete Noun #2: I looked out the window of the hospital.

Sentence #3: I read the newspaper in the morning.
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Concrete Noun #1: I read the newspaper in the morning.

Sentence #4: Gatorade tastes best frozen.
(1 Concrete Noun)

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Concrete Noun #1: Gatorade tastes best frozen.

Sentence #5: The event held one thousand people at the park.
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Concrete Noun #1: The event held one thousand people at the park.

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Concrete Noun #2: The event held one thousand people at the park.

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Concrete Noun #3: The event held one thousand people at the park.

Sentence #6: Amazingly, Lucas baked five hundred muffins at his house. 
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Concrete Noun #1: Amazingly, Lucas baked five hundred muffins at his house.

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Concrete Noun #2: Amazingly, Lucas baked five hundred muffins at his house.

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Concrete Noun #3: Amazingly, Lucas baked five hundred muffins at his house.

Sentence #7: I played Scrabble yesterday.
(1 Concrete Noun)

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Concrete Noun #1: I played Scrabble yesterday.

Sentence #8: The king is in Brazil.
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Concrete Noun #1: The king is in Brazil.

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Concrete Noun #2: The king is in Brazil.

Grammar 1.7: Abstract Nouns
PART 5 of 7
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.

Sentence #1: Kindness is something almost everyone appreciates, unlike deceit.
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Abstract Noun #1: Kindness is something almost everyone appreciates, unlike deceit.

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Abstract Noun #2: Kindness is something almost everyone appreciates, unlike deceit.

Sentence #2: The wrestlers exhibited immense strength.
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Abstract Noun #1: The wrestlers exhibited immense strength.

Sentence #3: As the sun dipped below the horizon, darkness came over the city.
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Abstract Noun #1: As the sun dipped below the horizon, darkness came over the city.

Sentence #4: It is my pleasure to welcome the mayor.
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Abstract Noun #1: It is my pleasure to welcome the mayor.

Sentence #5: Our friendship will last forever and my support for you is unending.
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Abstract Noun #1: Our friendship will last forever and my support for you is unending.

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Abstract Noun #2: Our friendship will last forever and my support for you is unending.

Sentence #6: Perseverance and courage are things you need to have in the future.
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Abstract Noun #1: Perseverance and courage are things you need to have in the future.

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Abstract Noun #2: Perseverance and courage are things you need to have in the future.

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Abstract Noun #3: Perseverance and courage are things you need to have in the future.

Sentence #7: Joseph’s creativity was appreciated by his art teacher. 
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Abstract Noun #1: Joseph’s creativity was appreciated by his art teacher.

Sentence #8: When I hear the National Anthem, my heart fills with patriotism. 
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Abstract Noun #1: When I hear the National Anthem, my heart fills with patriotism.

Grammar 1.7: Abstract Nouns
PART 6 of 7
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.

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Tom bet the farm and lost everything he had.

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Greed often drives people to the foolishness of gambling.

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Joe really likes his new job.

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Mary carries a heavy load of fear everywhere she goes.

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A noticeable calm took over after the dust settled.

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Our house is the last one on the left.

Grammar 1.8: Collective Nouns
PART 7 of 7
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.

Sentence #1: The audience (was, were) shifting restlessly in their seats. (PLURAL)

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Collective Noun: The audience (was, were) shifting restlessly in their seats. (PLURAL)

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Verb: The audience (was, were) shifting restlessly in their seats. (PLURAL)

Sentence #2: The committee (has, have) finally reached a decision. (SINGULAR)

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Collective Noun: The committee (has, have) finally reached a decision. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: The committee (has, have) finally reached a decision. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #3: The construction crew (work, works) at night. (SINGULAR)

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Collective Noun: The construction crew (work, works) at night. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: The construction crew (work, works) at night. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #4: The herd of cattle (is, are) grazing peacefully on the hillside. (SINGULAR)

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Collective Noun: The herd of cattle (is, are) grazing peacefully on the hillside. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: The herd of cattle (is, are) grazing peacefully on the hillside. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #5: The committee (is, are) glad to take a break. (PLURAL)

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Collective Noun: The committee (is, are) glad to take a break. (PLURAL)

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Verb: The committee (is, are) glad to take a break. (PLURAL)

Sentence #6: Carla’s family (is, are) going to visit relatives in Mexico. (SINGULAR)

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Collective Noun: Carla’s family (is, are) going to visit relatives in Mexico. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: Carla’s family (is, are) going to visit relatives in Mexico. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #7: The jury (is, are) carefully discussing the evidence. (PLURAL)

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Collective Noun: The jury (is, are) carefully discussing the evidence. (PLURAL)

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Verb: The jury (is, are) carefully discussing the evidence. (PLURAL)

Sentence #8: A scientific team (search, searches) for a cure. (SINGULAR)

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Collective Noun: A scientific team (search, searches) for a cure. (SINGULAR)

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Verb: A scientific team (search, searches) for a cure. (SINGULAR)

Sentence #9: The public (yell, yells) at the politicians. (PLURAL)

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Collective Noun: The public (yell, yells) at the politicians. (PLURAL)

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Verb: The public (yell, yells) at the politicians. (PLURAL)

Sentence #10: The group of students (was, were) talking and laughing. (PLURAL)

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Collective Noun: The group of students (was, were) talking and laughing. (PLURAL)

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