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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.
louse
pajamas
knowledge
tweezers
tooth
man
moose
scissors
staff
series
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.
axis
bacterium
octopus
alumna
criterion
executrix
stigma
cicatrix
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 printer wasn’t printing any uppercase __________. (D)
SENTENCE #2: My grandparents have two old __________ in their basement. (VCR)
SENTENCE #3: My friend has four __________ in his first and last name altogether. (t)
SENTENCE #4: How many __________ are in this paragraph? (H)
SENTENCE #5: I have all __________ and __________ on my results. (9) (10)
SENTENCE #6: __________ are spread throughout the hospital. (CNA)
SENTENCE #7: Movies were first invented in the late __________. (1890)
SENTENCE #8: Today we are going to learn how to write cursive __________. (m)
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: I went shopping for groceries.
Concrete Noun #1: We looked inside the garage for the tools.
Concrete Noun #2: We looked inside the garage for the tools.
Concrete Noun #1: We took a tour of the castle.
Concrete Noun #2: We took a tour of the castle.
Concrete Noun #1: The cabbage that Emily made tastes buttery.
Concrete Noun #2: The cabbage that Emily made tastes buttery.
Concrete Noun #1: The old women were confused about YouTube, so Courtney helped them.
Concrete Noun #2: The old women were confused about YouTube, so Courtney helped them.
Concrete Noun #3: The old women were confused about YouTube, so Courtney helped them.
Concrete Noun #1: I wore a beautiful dress for the dance.
Concrete Noun #2: I wore a beautiful dress for the dance.
Concrete Noun #1: I took medicine for my headache.
Concrete Noun #2: I took medicine for my headache.
Concrete Noun #1: My shoes were untied.
Concrete Noun #1: I put on new socks.
Concrete Noun #1: Why do you and Mr. Filche eat Doritos so often?
Concrete Noun #2: Why do you and Mr. Filche eat Doritos so often?
Concrete Noun #1: Nellie told me that the hospital is full today.
Concrete Noun #2: Nellie told me that the hospital is full today.
Concrete Noun #1: The teacher searched for us.
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: The coach reminded his players of the necessity for good sportsmanship.
Abstract Noun #2: The coach reminded his players of the necessity for good sportsmanship.
Abstract Noun #1: My grandmother is full of wisdom and grace.
Abstract Noun #2: My grandmother is full of wisdom and grace.
Abstract Noun #1: Rashida wants us to make compassion a priority.
Abstract Noun #2: Rashida wants us to make compassion a priority.
Abstract Noun #1: Sunee has empathy for Roger.
Abstract Noun #1: She has gone through a similar experience.
Abstract Noun #1: I always enjoy visiting Mexico and Canada, although they have few similarities.
Abstract Noun #1: Send them my love.
Abstract Noun #1: Sarah has great taste in clothes.
Abstract Noun #1: Candy had a dream about going to the purple castle.
Abstract Noun #1: Victor showed bravery when he chased the bear away.
Abstract Noun #1: Speaking truth is important.
Abstract Noun #1: My classmates wished me luck in the tournament.
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.
Everyone feels loneliness from time to time.
I hope you have some success today at the tennis match.
Graham gave me his old baseball glove.
The kitchen is full of the most wonderful smells.
Did you have any trouble finding my house?
Ann bought new clothes to wear to school.
Send me a postcard from Brazil.
Her dedication is what sets her apart as a wonderful teacher.
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: My family (is, are) spending the weekend at Grandma’s house. (SINGULAR)
Verb: My family (is, are) spending the weekend at Grandma’s house. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The class (has, have) different ideas on how to decorate the gym. (PLURAL)
Verb: The class (has, have) different ideas on how to decorate the gym. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: The big crowd (were, was) surprisingly quiet. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The big crowd (were, was) surprisingly quiet. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: Jessica’s family (is, are) taking vacations in different places. (PLURAL)
Verb: Jessica’s family (is, are) taking vacations in different places. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: The Spanish Club (is, are) raising money for a trip to Mexico. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The Spanish Club (is, are) raising money for a trip to Mexico. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The group (have, has) followers from all over the world. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The group (have, has) followers from all over the world. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The team (is, are) running in all directions. (PLURAL)
Verb: The team (is, are) running in all directions. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: The audience (was, were) reading or chatting before the show started. (PLURAL)
Verb: The audience (was, were) reading or chatting before the show started. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: A flock of geese (is, are) flying overhead. (SINGULAR)
Verb: A flock of geese (is, are) flying overhead. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The public (are, is) very happy with the new mayor. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The public (are, is) very happy with the new mayor. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The office staff (is, are) having a picnic on Saturday. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The office staff (is, are) having a picnic on Saturday. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: Our team (is, are) ahead by one point. (SINGULAR)
Verb: Our team (is, are) ahead by one point. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The band of cowhands (are, is) herding the horses across the river. (SINGULAR)
Verb: The band of cowhands (are, is) herding the horses across the river. (SINGULAR)
Collective Noun: The orchestra (was, were) all playing the wrong notes. (PLURAL)
Verb: The orchestra (was, were) all playing the wrong notes. (PLURAL)
Collective Noun: The staff (is, are) all members of different health clubs. (PLURAL)
Verb: The staff (is, are) all members of different health clubs. (PLURAL)