Nouns

1. Nouns A. Identifying Kinds of Nouns Choose the answer that correctly identifies all the nouns in each sentence. 1. Rabbits live in tunnels called burrows. A. Rabbits, tunnels, burrows B. live, tunnels, burrows C. tunnels, called, burrows 2. The panel of speakers answered questions. A. panel, speakers B. panel, speakers, questions C. panel, questions

2. Kinds of Nouns con’t • 3. My uncle works in the World Trade Center. • A. uncle • B. works, World Trade Center • C. uncle, World Trade Center • 4. In France, Marie tried some French pastries. • A. Marie, French • B. France, Marie, pastries • C. Marie, some, pastries • 5. Creative minds are able to think of clever inventions. • A. minds, inventions • B. inventions, able • C. Creative, minds

3. Warm-up: Nouns B. Using Singular and Plural Nouns Look for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space. 6. A. Two taxies B. passed the women by C. before one finally stopped. D. (No error) 7. A. I have lived B. in three different citys C. in the past two years. D. (No error)

4. Using Singular and Plural Nounscon’t 8. A. A family of four deer B. live in the forests C. and fields around these cabins. D. (No error) 9. A. How did B. these matchs C. get wet? D. (No error) 10. A. Rabbites live B. in tunnels C. called burrows. D. (No error)

5. C. Using Possessive Nouns Choose the possessive form of the noun in parentheses in each sentence. 11. A (fly) wings are almost transparent. A. fly's B. flies‘ 12. Mountain (climbers) equipment must be in good shape. A. climbers' B. climbers's

6. Possessive Nouns con’t 13. That (planet) atmosphere is different from the atmosphere of Earth. A. planets' B. planet's 14. The (children) librarian can often point out some useful reference books. A. children's B. childrens‘ 15. (Explorers) use of radar has located objects buried in the earth. A. Explorers's B. Explorers'

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8. Using Possessive Nouns • Choose the possessive form of the noun in parentheses in each sentence. 1. Describe your (heroes) lives. A. heroes' B. hero's 2. The (governor) mansion was redecorated last year. A. governor's B. governors' 3. Alan returned (Chris) books to the library. A. Chris's B. Chris'

9. Using Possessive Nouns • Choose the possessive form of the noun in parentheses in each sentence. 4. (Today) bicycles look different from the bicycles of yesterday. A. Todays' B. Today's 5. (Women) shoes are on the first floor. A. Womens's B. Women's 6. All the (boys) lockers are in the west wing. A. boy's B. boys'

10. Using Possessive Nouns • Choose the possessive form of the noun in parentheses in each sentence. 7. The boy saw the two (witches) broomsticks in the corner. A. witches' B. witch's 8. The (king) crown was made of gold. A. kings' B. king's 9. All (babies) first words are memorable. A. babies's B. babies'

11. Using Possessive Nouns • Choose the possessive form of the noun parentheses in each sentence. 10. (Lois) coach hoped Lois would qualify for the Olympics A. Lois's B. Lois' 11. Are (sailors) caps still white? A. sailors' B. sailor's 12. (Men) sportswear can be found at the back of the catalog. A. Mens's B. Men's

12. The Sentence and Its Parts A. Identifying Subjects and Predicates Choose the answer that correctly identifies the boldfaced word or words in each sentence. 1. The waves lapped against the shore. A. complete subject B. complete predicate C. simple predicate, or verb 2. The nearest star is more than four light years away. A. complete subject B. complete predicate C. simple subject

13. Identifying Subjects and Predicates con’t 3. The coachman opened the door for the princess. A. simple subject B. complete predicate C. simple predicate, or verb 4. A red eftis a young salamander. A. complete subject B. simple subject C. simple predicate, or verb 5. That orchestra is famous all over the world. A. complete subject B. complete predicate C. simple predicate, or verb

14. B. Recognizing Compound Sentence Parts Choose the answer that correctly identifies the boldfaced words in each sentence. 6. The handyman painted and papered all day. A. compound subject B. compound verb 7. Therestaurants andbeaches were crowded with tourists. A. compound subject B. compound verb

15. Recognizing Compound Sentence Parts con’t 8. Popcornand soft drinks are for sale at the stand. A. compound subject B. compound verb 9. Sometimes wetry butfail. A. compound subject B. compound verb 10. Fables entertain and teach. A. compound subject B. compound verb

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17. Page 268 • 1. plural archaeologists’ discoveries • 2. singular temple’s remains • 3. plural peoples’ site • 4. singular today’s photos • 5. singular Guatemala’s soil • 6. singular soil’s surface • 7. singular ruin’s outlines • 8. singular technician’s discovery • 9. plural explorers’ use of radar • 10. singular document’s image

18. Possessive Nouns • A. Using Possessive Nouns Use a possessive noun to shorten each phrase. Then use the new phrase in a sentence. Example: the barking of a dog the dog's barking The dog's barking kept me awake all night. • the flight of the geese ______________ • the cries of the children ____________ • wool from the sheep _______________ • the cottage of the family ____________ • the sting of a wasp ________________ • the wings of butterflies ___________

19. Possessive Nouns • B. Using Possessives in Writing Imagine that you recently spent an afternoon exploring a relative's attic. Write a letter to a cousin telling him or her about the interesting items you found. Mention some items and their original owners, such as grandparents, aunts, or uncles. Underline at least five possessive nouns in your letter.