Common Or Proper?
Common or Proper?Underline the common nouns and circle the proper nouns inthe sentences.A common noun names any person, place, or thing.Examples: boy, state, monthA proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing.Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.Examples: Johnny, New York, FebruaryHenry plays games on his computer.Mr. Fan runs in the park every Sunday.Caroline lives in an apartment on Caton Avenue.Jacob is taking a plane to California.The zoo will be closed on Labor Day.Nina's birthday is in March.My family eats turkey on Thanksgiving.Kim is having a picnic with Liam in Central Park.Uncle Ted lives by the lake in Wisconsin.Did you see Winston at the party on Friday?Quinn saw Venus through her telescope.Ms. Brady bought us delicious pastries from the Sweet Spot.Copyright 2008-2009 Education.comFind worksheets, games, lessons & more at education.com/resourcesCreated by : 2007 - 2020 Education.comwww.education.com/worksheets
Singular Possessive NounsA possessive noun shows ownership. Most singular possessivenouns are made by adding ‘s to them.Rewrite each sentence to include a singular possessive noun.1. She dropped the toy of the baby.She dropped the baby’s toy.2. He painted the house of my dog.3. I wore the cap of my friend.4. The class of Mr. Gee is in the hall.5. The singing of Mom woke me up.6. I washed the windows of the car.Complete each sentence by adding a singular possessive nounAdd articles as needed.the president’s1. Mrs. Brooks shookhand.2. I went with sister to the zoo.3. She threw ball over the fence.4. He searched through rooms for the book.5. Carlos rode bicycle around the block.Copyright 2010-2011 by Education.comFind worksheets, games, lessons & more at education.com/resources 2007 - 2020 Education.comMore worksheets at www.education.com/worksheets
NameDatePlural NounsRead the rule s fo r c o nve rti n g n o u n s w i t h a var i et y o f en di n g s in t oplural n oun s, t he n use the c h ar t t o w r i t e t h e pl u ral fo r m o f eac h n ou n .Noun ending in:Make plural by:ch, sh, ss, x, zzadding -esydropping the y and adding -iesf or fedropping the f and adding -ves1. sky15. beach2. fly16. box3. party17. bush4. thief18. buzz5. wife19. fox6. wolf20. library7. class21. pony8. canary22. mess9. spy23. shelf10. loss24. calf11. berry25. half12. story26. life13. lunch27. loaf14. wish28. knifeFind worksheets, games, lessons & more at education.com/resources 2007 - 2020 Education.com
Abstract NounsFinding Nouns You Can’t See, Touch, Taste, Smell, or HearYou know that nouns name people, places, and things. Most of these nouns—like thetree in your front yard, your dog, or your Aunt Mildred—can be seen, heard, tasted,touched, or smelled. These are called concrete nouns. But there are many thingsthat you can’t detect with your senses, such as beauty or trouble. These are calledabstract nouns.Read the sentences below, and consider each underlined noun carefully.Is is something you can see, hear, taste, touch, or smell?If not, it is an abstract noun. Circle all of the abstract nouns that you find.1. The monkeys at the zoo have a lot of curiosity.2. The kids laugh at the playfulness of the little monkeys.3. The monkeys laugh at the silliness of the kids.4. The monkeys like to show off their intelligence to the onlookers.5. The monkeys show their happiness with big smiles for everyone.6. The keepers make sure the monkeys have a life filled with loveand happiness.7. The monkeys show each other affection by sharing their bananas.8. The children point at the monkeys with great excitement and themonkeys wave back with equal enthusiasm.9. The monkeys swing around the habitat with no fear or doubt.10. The older monkeys share their wisdom with the babies with greattenderness.Created by:More worksheets at www.education.com/worksheetsFind worksheets, games, lessons & more at education.com/resourcesCopyright 2012-2013 by Education.com 2007 - 2020 Education.com
Abstract NounsWhat is an abstract noun?It’s a noun that you can’t smell, see, hear, taste or touch;like thoughfulness and bravery.Circle the abstract nouns1. a) ballb) batc)trustd) grass3. a) kindnessb) carc) bicycled) skateboardb) blanketc) comfort2. a) puppies4. a) knife5. a) bedroomb) loyaltyb) forkc) bananasc) plated) monkeyd) hungerd) pajamasCan you find the abstract nouns in these sentences?1. The monkeys at the zoo have a lot of curiosity.2. The kids laugh at the playfulness of the little monkeys.3. The monkeys laugh at the silliness of the kids.4. The monkeys like to show off their intelligence to the onlookers.5. The monkeys show their happiness with big smiles for everyone.Can you fill in the blank with the correct abstract noun?1. The monkeys swing from tree to tree with so much .2. The kids gave the monkeys bananas, showing their .3. The monkeys showed their by smashing the bananas.4. Mommy monkey kisses baby monkey with great .5. The kids show a lot of when the monkeys start to wave.a) TendernessCreated by:b) Humorc) Graced) Excitemente)GenerosityCopyright 2012-2013 by Education.comMore lessonsworksheetsat www.education.com/worksheetsFind worksheets, games,& moreat education.com/resources 2007 - 2020 Education.com
Abstract NounsFill in the blanks with abstract nouns to write your own storyabout these little monkeys!One day five monkeys decided to take a walk in the forest. The afternoon wasgetting hot when they came upon a river. The gang decided it would be a greatidea to go for a dip. They started swinging from the trees and diving into the coolwater. Tyrone, being the youngest, wanted to prove that he had just as muchas the others, so he grabbed a branch and started swinging. He let goof the branch and went flying through the air. Tyrone looked down at the waterand landed with a loud SMACK. Some of the older monkeys began to laugh atTyrone’s painful belly flop. Lulu, the oldest of the bunch, went over to comfortTyrone and to tell him that he had just as much and asthe older monkeys, and that he shouldn’t worry because they had all belly floppedat one time or another. Tyrone appreciated Lulu’s and felt muchbetter about his .By now it was getting late and the monkeys decided it was time to headhome. They walked back through the forest talking about their day. All the mon-keys thought that they had showed great and at theriver. They decided that they would meet again the next day and have anotheradventure. It had been a wonderful afternoon and the monkeys eagerly returnedhome to share their stories of and with their families.Created by:Copyright 2012-2013 by Education.comMore worksheetsat www.education.com/worksheetsFind worksheets, games,lessons & moreat education.com/resources 2007 - 2020 Education.com
Abstract NounsWrite two sentences with at least ten words in each,using at least one concrete and one abstract noun.1.2.Created by:More worksheets at www.education.com/worksheetsFind worksheets, games, lessons & more at education.com/resourcesCopyright 2012-2013 by Education.com 2007 - 2020 Education.com
Subject / Verb AgreementWith Gabriella GrammarHi! I’m Gabriella Grammar. Let’s learn aboutsubject and verb agreement together! Thesubject and verb must agree in number: bothmust be singular, or both must be plural. Forexample:Singular -- The dog chases the catPlural -- The dogs chase the catCircle the verb that correctly completes each sentence.1. The four aliens green goo inside their spaceship.eat eats2. My dinosaur onto the trampoline.leap leaps3. Those cars a loud sound as they race around the track.make makes4. One of his sisters the trombone.play5. I milkshakes to cool down on hot summer days.drink6. Our hamburgers so delicious!taste tastes7. Mrs. Lane, my teacher, us to finish our homeworkwantplaysdrinkswantsbefore the big game.Circle the correct verb and complete the sentence.1. The elephant (bring/brings)2. Sarah (win/wins)3. All the princes and princesses (eat/eats)Find worksheets, games, lessons & more at education.com/resourcesCopyright 2013-20142010-2011 by Education.comMore worksheets at www.education.com/worksheets2007 - 2020 Education.com
Present Tense Action VerbsMost of the time, the present tense of an action verb is the root word ofthe verb. If the subject is a singular noun or the pronoun he, she, or it,add an s or an es at the end of the verb.Circle the action verb that completes the sentence.1. I a picture.2. Anna the tree.3. Bobbie butter on her toast.4. Carly at a painting.5. I with my puppy.6. Daryl the kitten.7. The dog a squirrel.8.9. She a movie.10 The kittens when they’re hungry.11. Erin and Frankie a pizza.12. You me a gift for my es)(eat/eats/eates)(give/givs/gives)Complete the sentence using the correct action verb.1.2.3.4.5.write a storyGeri, Hannah, and Irene (write, writes).You (walk, walks) .I (study/studies) .We (read/reads) .Jack (jump/jumps) .Find worksheets, games, lessons & more at education.com/resources 2007 - 2020 Education.com
Irregular VerbsNot all verbs end in -ed to make the past tense.regular verbspresent tense past tenseirregular verbspresent tense past egaveIs the verb regular or irregular? Circle the correct past tense for each verb.1. sweepTom ( sweeped, swept ) the floor.2. cleanShe ( cleaned, cleant ) her room.3. fallThe little boy ( falled, fell ) down.4. jumpMy cat ( jumped, jumpt ) over the fence.5. driveMom ( drived, drove ) us to the store.6. parkShe ( parked, parkt ) the car on the street.7. hikeWe ( hiked, hake ) in the woods.8. feedI ( feeded, fed ) the dog.9. beginThe baby ( beginned, began ) to cry.10. diveHe ( dived, dove ) into the swimming pool.11. drinkMy brother ( drinked, drank ) all the orange juice.12. speakJana ( speaked, spoke ) to her mom on the phone.13. spellShe ( spelled, spellt ) the word correctly.14. runOur class ( runned, ran ) around the track.Copyright 2010-20112012-2013 by Education.comFind worksheets, games, lessons & more at education.com/resourcesMore worksheets at www.education.com/worksheets 2007 - 2020 Education.com
zyracs!eirStoA trip to the beach!Fill in the blanks with the right parts of speech to complete this outrageous story!One day, and decided to take a trip to the(NAME 1)(NAME 2)beach. packed a bag full of and a(ADJECTIVE)(NAME 1)(FOOD)big jug of . brought a towel that had a picture(LIQUID)(NAME 2)of a on it. The beach was crowded but there(ADJECTIVE)(ANIMAL)were a few spots left. and wanted(ADJECTIVE)(NAME 1)(NAME 2)to learn how to so they rented a pair of(PLURAL NOUN)(VERB)and hopped into the water. Soon it was time for more snacks sowent to a stand to buy fish . A lifeguard blew(NAME 1)(PLURAL FOOD)on his because someone was too far into(NOUN)(-ING VERB)the ocean. The sun was so and(-ING VERB)(NAME 1)(NAME 2)rubbed on each other for protection. Eventually the tide(NOUN)came too close and all the away from the(PAST TENSE VERB)(PLURAL NOUN)beach. and packed their and went home.(NAME 1)2012-20132012-2013(NAME 2)(NOUN)Find worksheets, games, lessons & more at education.com/resources 2007 - 2020 Education.com
zyracs!eirStoa camping adventure!Fill in the blanks with the right parts of speech to complete this outrageous story!and went on a camping trip. They(NAME 1)(NAME 2)(ADJECTIVE)their and started(PAST TENSE VERB)(ADJECTIVE)(-ING VERB)(PLURAL NOUN)to build a . They knew they needed to a(NOUN)(ADVERB)(VERB)lot of before it became too so they(PLURAL NOUN)(PAST TENSE VERB)(ADJECTIVE)very . For a snack they decided to make(ADVERB)(PLURAL NOUN)on a and cook up a can of . As it got dark(NOUN)(PLURAL NOUN)outside, hearda make a sound in the(NAME 2)(ANIMAL 1)woods! was scared and a !(NAME 1)(PAST TENSE VERB)(NOUN)Outside, a from inside the tent.(NAME 2)(PAST TENSE VERB)(NOUN)The but not before over all the(ANIMAL 1)(PAST TENSE VERB)(-ING VERB)! When the morning came, and(ADJECTIVE)(NOUN)(NAME 1)left to go up a and(NAME 2)(VERB)(ADJECTIVE)(NOUN)gather . It truly was a camping trip!(PLURAL NOUN)2012-20132012-2013(ADJECTIVE)Find worksheets, games, lessons & more at education.com/resources 2007 - 2020 Education.com
Read the rules for converting nouns with a variety of endings into plural nouns, then use the chart to write the plural form of each noun. Plural Nouns Noun ending in: Make plural by: ch, sh, ss, x, zz adding -es y dropping t
The Definition of (Common) Nouns and Proper Nouns Abelard Saragossà DOI: 10.2436/15.8040.01.26 Abstract This article defines common and proper nouns (§5) on the basis of traditional grammars (Grevisse, 1936; Fabra, 1956; §3). The definitions offer two justifications: proper nouns are syntactically equivalent to common nouns
438 Unit 10 Parts of Speech Proper and Common Nouns A proper nounis the name of a particular person, place, thing, or idea. A common nounis the general—not the particular—name of a person, place, thing, or idea. Proper nouns are capitalized; common nouns are generally not. PROPER NOUNS PERSON Richard Wright, Connie Chung, Dr. Jonas Salk,
Always capitalize proper nouns. Joey is a superhero. Name Date GREAT GRAMMAR! HI, 1¼527-A He is a super boy! proper noun common noun Identify each underlined noun as common or proper in each sentence. 1. I think he takes off his mask when he g
Obara (UCLA) Common Knowledge and Common Prior February 27, 2012 18 / 27. State Space Model, Common Knowledge and Common Prior Common Knowledge Theorem Event E is common knowledge at !2 (!2K1(E)) if and only if the
Unit 2: Nouns Lesson 8 Nouns: Proper and Common A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. There are two basic kinds of nouns: common nouns and proper nouns. A common noun names any person, place, thing, or idea. A proper noun names a particular person, place, thing, or idea. It may consist of
Proper Nouns X out all the words that are not nouns. Circle all the proper nouns. Correct the sentences below by capitalizing the proper nouns. Use the symbol to show what letter needs to be capitalized. 1. We ran to burger king when we heard they had free blizzards. 2. My family went to the
The Shared Vacation Home Tenants in Common With proper documentation, works well with friends or strangers; With proper documentation, works well with few or more than a few; With proper documentation, ownership interests can be financed; With proper documentation, sharing of costs and use is straightforward.
Like English, nouns in French maybe categorized as common or proper, count or mass, singular or plural. However, unlike English, French nouns arealso categorized as either masculine or feminine. common vs. proper. Common nouns in English and French are the generic term for something. Common nouns are never spelled with a capital letter unless
