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SPI: Identify the correct use of SPI: Identify the correct use of nouns (i.e., common and proper, nouns (i.e., common and proper,
singular, plurals, possessives) and singular, plurals, possessives) and pronouns (i.e., subject, object, pronouns (i.e., subject, object,
possessive, and agreement) possessive, and agreement) within context.within context.
What is a noun? What is a noun?
A noun is a person, A noun is a person, place, thing, or place, thing, or idea.idea.
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Tell if the underlined word Tell if the underlined word in each sentence is a noun. in each sentence is a noun.
If so, tell if it names a If so, tell if it names a person, place, thing, or person, place, thing, or
idea.idea. The The skysky was a canvas of blues and whites. was a canvas of blues and whites. My My teacherteacher was glad to see me this morning. was glad to see me this morning. The team The team practicespractices every night at 5:00 p.m. every night at 5:00 p.m. How did the How did the glassglass get broken? get broken? The The United StatesUnited States was founded in 1776. was founded in 1776. My friend My friend JaniceJanice lives next door to me. lives next door to me. The The happinesshappiness of the group is very important. of the group is very important.
Common and Proper Common and Proper NounsNouns
A A COMMON NOUNCOMMON NOUN names a names a general person, place, thing, or idea. general person, place, thing, or idea. Common nouns begin with a Common nouns begin with a lowercase letter, unless found at the lowercase letter, unless found at the beginning of a sentence or part of a beginning of a sentence or part of a title.title.
A A PROPER NOUNPROPER NOUN names a specific names a specific person, place, thing, or idea. Proper person, place, thing, or idea. Proper nouns begin with a capital letter. nouns begin with a capital letter.
Common and Proper Noun Common and Proper Noun ExamplesExamples
Common NounsCommon Nouns Proper NounsProper Nounsboy boy TimothyTimothygirlgirl SarahSarahcitycity NashvilleNashvillegamegame MonopolyMonopolycompanycompany NikeNikecountrycountry Japan Japan schoolschool Towne AcresTowne Acres
Common and Proper Common and Proper NounsNouns
Tell if each of the following nouns is a Tell if each of the following nouns is a common noun or a proper noun. common noun or a proper noun.
shirtshirt paper paper Fairmont Fairmont ChinaChina
baseballbaseball Atlanta Atlanta car car FordFord
college college shoe shoe Adidas Adidas candycandy
McDonald’s movie DeltaMcDonald’s movie Delta friendfriend
For each common noun, For each common noun, give an example of a proper give an example of a proper
noun.noun.CommonCommon ProperProper
drinkdrink GatoradeGatorade
statestate
teacherteacher
teamteam
schoolschool
song song
For each proper noun, give For each proper noun, give an example of a common an example of a common
noun.noun.CommonCommon ProperProper
Food CityFood City
SpidermanSpiderman
RachelRachel
DollywoodDollywood
Science Hill High Science Hill High
O’Hare InternationalO’Hare International
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Singular and Plural Singular and Plural NounsNouns
A A singular nounsingular noun names ONE names ONE person, place, person, place, thing, or idea.thing, or idea.
A A plural nounplural noun names more than names more than one person, place, one person, place, thing, or idea. thing, or idea.
Plural NounsPlural Nouns
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Ways to Make a Noun Ways to Make a Noun PluralPlural
EndingEnding RuleRuleAdd –s Add –s Most words will only require adding an s to Most words will only require adding an s to
the end (add –s to words that end in a vowel-the end (add –s to words that end in a vowel-y, such as monkeys)y, such as monkeys)
Add -esAdd -es Add –es to words than end in –s, -x, -ch, -z Add –es to words than end in –s, -x, -ch, -z (double z), and –sh. Some words that end in –(double z), and –sh. Some words that end in –o, will also add –eso, will also add –es
Change –y to Change –y to –i and add -es–i and add -es
For words that end in a consonant-y, drop the For words that end in a consonant-y, drop the –y and add –y and add
-ies, such as cities, berries, duties, etc.-ies, such as cities, berries, duties, etc.
Change –f or –Change –f or –fe to -vesfe to -ves
For some words that end in –f or –fe…For some words that end in –f or –fe…examples include calves, knives, halves, etc.examples include calves, knives, halves, etc.
Irregular Irregular (word can (word can stay same or stay same or change)change)
Stay the same= deer, sheep, moose, etc.Stay the same= deer, sheep, moose, etc.
Change= children, men, mice, geeseChange= children, men, mice, geese
Determine the plural form Determine the plural form of each nounof each noun
dayday fairyfairy glass glass
knife knife mousemouse box box
beachbeach brushbrush toy toy
womanwoman personperson patch patch
traytray schoolschool child child
fantasyfantasy authorauthor teacher teacher
rubyruby gummy gummy shelf shelf
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Possessive NounsPossessive Nouns
Possessive nouns are nouns that Possessive nouns are nouns that show ownership. Possessive nouns show ownership. Possessive nouns can be singular or possessive.can be singular or possessive.
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Singular Possessive Singular Possessive NounsNouns
For a singular noun that does not end in For a singular noun that does not end in –s, you will add an ‘s–s, you will add an ‘s
-Example: The teacher’s desk was in the -Example: The teacher’s desk was in the front.front.
For a singular noun that ends in –s, you For a singular noun that ends in –s, you can add ‘s, but most sources can add ‘s, but most sources recommend only adding an apostrophe. recommend only adding an apostrophe.
-Example: The bus’s tire was flat. -Example: The bus’s tire was flat.
The bus’ tire was flat. The bus’ tire was flat.
Plural Possessive NounsPlural Possessive Nouns
For plural nouns that end in –s, you For plural nouns that end in –s, you only need to add an apostrophe.only need to add an apostrophe.
-The four cats’ tails were swinging in -The four cats’ tails were swinging in unison as they lounged on the back of unison as they lounged on the back of the couch.the couch.
-All of the players’ helmets were -All of the players’ helmets were stacked in the stacked in the
corner.corner.
Plural Possessive Nouns Plural Possessive Nouns
For plural nouns that do not end in –s, For plural nouns that do not end in –s, you add ‘s to make the plural you add ‘s to make the plural possessive.possessive.
-Example: The children’s coats were -Example: The children’s coats were placed in the coat room.placed in the coat room.
-Example: The men’s restroom was -Example: The men’s restroom was located in the back of the restaurant.located in the back of the restaurant.
-Example: The people’s opinions were -Example: The people’s opinions were made known at the protest.made known at the protest.
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PronounsPronouns
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PronounsPronouns
Pronouns take the place of nouns. Pronouns take the place of nouns. Examples: Examples: Subject Pronouns: he, she, they, we, Subject Pronouns: he, she, they, we,
I, it, youI, it, you Object Pronouns: him, her, them, us, Object Pronouns: him, her, them, us,
me, it, youme, it, you Possessive Pronouns: his, hers, Possessive Pronouns: his, hers,
our(s), their(s), my, mine, its, yours our(s), their(s), my, mine, its, yours
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