Nouns and Pronouns SPI Identify the correct use

Nouns and Pronouns SPI: Identify the correct use of nouns (i. e. , common and proper, singular, plurals, possessives) and pronouns (i. e. , subject, object, possessive, and agreement) within context.

What is a noun? n A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Tell if the underlined word in each sentence is a noun. If so, tell if it names a person, place, thing, or idea. The sky was a canvas of blues and whites. n My teacher was glad to see me this morning. n The team practices every night at 5: 00 p. m. n How did the glass get broken? n The United States was founded in 1776. n My friend Janice lives next door to me. n The happiness of the group is very important. n

Common and Proper Nouns A COMMON NOUN names a general person, place, thing, or idea. Common nouns begin with a lowercase letter, unless found at the beginning of a sentence or part of a title. n A PROPER NOUN names a specific person, place, thing, or idea. Proper nouns begin with a capital letter. n

Common and Proper Nouns

Common and Proper Noun Examples Common Nouns boy girl city game company country school Proper Nouns Timothy Sarah Nashville Monopoly Nike Japan Towne Acres

Common and Proper Nouns n Tell if each of the following nouns is a common noun or a proper noun. shirt paper Fairmont China baseball Atlanta car Ford college shoe Adidas candy Mc. Donald’s movie Delta

For each common noun, give an example of a proper noun. Common drink state teacher team school song Proper Gatorade

For each proper noun, give an example of a common noun. Common International Proper Food City Spiderman Rachel Dollywood Science Hill High O’Hare

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Singular and Plural Nouns n n A singular noun names ONE person, place, thing, or idea. A plural noun names more than one person, place, thing, or idea.

Singular and Plural Nouns

Plural Nouns Watch the Brainpop Jr. Video Brain. POP Jr. Search n View this helpful website with examples Plural Nouns

Ways to Make a Noun Plural Ending Rule Add –s Most words will only require adding an s to the end (add –s to words that end in a vowel-y, such as monkeys) Add -es Add –es to words than end in –s, -x, -ch, -z (double z), and –sh. Some words that end in –o, will also add –es Change –y to –i For words that end in a consonant-y, drop the –y and add -es add -ies, such as cities, berries, duties, etc. Change –f or –fe For some words that end in –f or –fe…examples to -ves include calves, knives, halves, etc. Irregular (word can stay same Stay the same= deer, sheep, moose, etc. Change= children, mice, geese

Determine the plural form of each noun day knife box beach woman tray fantasy ruby fairy mouse brush person school author gummy glass toy patch child teacher shelf

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Possessive Nouns n Possessive nouns are nouns that show ownership. Possessive nouns can be singular or possessive. Watch the video on Brainpop or Brainpop, Jr. Brain. POP Jr. n

Singular Possessive Nouns For a singular noun that does not end in – s, you will add an ‘s -Example: The teacher’s desk was in the front. n For a singular noun that ends in –s, you can add ‘s, but most sources recommend only adding an apostrophe. -Example: The bus’s tire was flat. The bus’ tire was flat. n

Plural Possessive Nouns For plural nouns that end in –s, you only need to add an apostrophe. -The four cats’ tails were swinging in unison as they lounged on the back of the couch. -All of the players’ helmets were stacked in the corner. n

Plural Possessive Nouns For plural nouns that do not end in –s, you add ‘s to make the plural possessive. -Example: The children’s coats were placed in the coat room. -Example: The men’s restroom was located in the back of the restaurant. -Example: The people’s opinions were made known at the protest. n

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Pronouns Watch the introductory video at Brainpop: Brain. POP n

Pronouns take the place of nouns. n Examples: n Subject Pronouns: he, she, they, we, I, it, you n Object Pronouns: him, her, them, us, me, it, you n Possessive Pronouns: his, hers, our(s), their(s), my, mine, its, yours n

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