NOUNS

PAULINA FIGUEROA, USS. PUERTO MONTT.

NUMBER
SINGULAR aircraft analysis appendix basis child crisis criterion deer die ellipsis fish foot goose half hypothesis loaf man PLURAL aircraft analyses appendices or appendixes bases children crises criteria or criterions deer dice or dies ellipses fish feet geese halves hypotheses loaves men

mouse quiz scarf self series sheep shrimp species stimulus syllabus synopsis thief tooth tuna wife wolf woman

mice quizzes scarves or scarfs selves series sheep shrimp species stimuli syllabi or syllabuses synopses thieves teeth tuna or tunas wives wolves women

GENDER
Masculine actor author bachelor boy groom brother conductor count czar dad daddy duke man emperor father god grandfather heir hero Feminine actress authoress spinster girl bride sister conductress countess czarina mum mummy duchess woman empress mother goddess grandmother heiress heroine

host husband king man master murderer nephew poet policeman prince sir son uncle wizard waiter

hostess wife queen woman mistress murderess niece poetess policewoman princess madam daughter aunt witch waitress

COMMON GENDER NOUNS

teacher, bird, cattle, companion, cousin, deer, guardian, infant, parent, pig, pupil, sheep, student,

baby, cat, child, comrade, dancer, friend, guest, owner, passenger, president, relative, singer, swan,

COMMON & PROPER NOUNS

Common Nouns coffee shop waiter jeans sandwich chair arena country fire fighter

Proper Nouns Starbucks Simon Levi's Big Mac Roll-O-Rocker Amway Arena Australia Captain Richard Orsini

CONCRETE NOUNS ABSTRACT NOUNS TREE HAMBURGER ZEBRA RIVER LOVE HUNGER BEAUTY INDEPENDENCE NONSENSE DEVOTION VACATION WEEK WEATHER TIME GLORY GRACE RELIGION PAIN

CONCRETE & ABSTRACT NOUNS

CLOUD CAKE BEACH CALENDAR RAIN CLOCK CROWN BALLERINA CATHEDRAL ELBOW

COLLECTIVE NOUNS
1. A class of students. 2. An army of soldiers. 3. A crew of sailors. 4. A band of musicians. 5. A bunch of crooks. 6. A crowd of people/spectators. 7. A gang of thieves. 8. A group of dancers. 9. A team of players. 10. A staff of employees. 11. An audience of listeners.

1. A group of islands. 2. A galaxy of stars. 3. A forest of trees. 4. A fleet of ships. 5. An album of stamps/autographs/photographs. 6. A library of books. 7. A pack of cards. 8. A pair of shoes. 9. A bunch of keys. 10. A range of mountains.

COMPOUND NOUNS
Noun Adjective Verb Preposition Noun Noun Adjective Preposition + Noun + Noun + Noun + Noun + Verb + Verb + Verb toothpaste monthly ticket swimming pool underground haircut dry-cleaning output

+ Preposition hanger on

Liquids and Gases

Subjects

water coffee milk air oxygen

French chemistry economics science math

Solid and Granular Substances

Grouped Concepts

UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

wood metal cheese sand rice

fruit money food vocabulary news

Energy Words and Forces

Information and Abstract Concepts

electricity sunshine radiation heat magnetism

information advice education democracy intelligence

GENITIVE CASE
Independent: We met a friend of Caroline's in Spain. Dependent: We met Caroline's friend in Spain.

The independent genitive means 'one of Caroline's friends,' who may or may not be known to the hearer. In contrast, the dependent genitive means 'one specific friend,' who is assumed to be known to the hearer. Independent genitives are also used in reference to places and businesses:

She stayed at Rebecca's = Rebecca's house I ran into Jim in Sainsbury's = Sainsbury's supermarket I left my wallet in the barber's = the barber's shop

VERBAL NOUN

Partings are always painful. I would like a second helping. The lightning struck the building. His paintings have attracted rave reviews.

EXERCISES

CONCRETE & ABSTRACT NOUNS

1. The principal asked all the students to think about the importance of friendship. 2. When I looked at the new mother, her love for her newborn baby was obvious. 3. He looked at the pile of money with greed in his eyes, and then he tried to grab it. 4. He patted his full stomach with satisfaction after he nished eating his dinner. 5. Her eyes were full of hope as she asked her mom to let her keep the puppy.

1. honey 2. table 3. advice

11. gravity 12. bicycle 13. vanilla 14. information 15. wheat 16. air 17. house 18. anger 19. tea 20. plant

decide whether the word is a countable or an uncountable noun

4. wallet 5. health 6. luggage 7. computer 8. salt 9. strength 10. English

COMPLETE THE TABLE

SINGULAR aircraft fish foot basis child crisis half deer ellipsis quiz scarf shrimp species stimulus wife wolf thief tooth

PLURAL

SINGULAR aircraft fish foot basis child crisis half deer ellipsis quiz scarf shrimp species stimulus wife wolf thief tooth

PLURAL aircraft fish feet bases children crises halves deer ellipses quizzes scarves shrimp species stimuli wives wolves thieves teeth

Masculine actor daddy duke

Feminine bride

GENDER
Complete the table and provide 5 examples of common gender nouns.

empress god heroine host husband mistress nephew poet princess witch waiter

Masculine actor groom daddy duke emperor god grandfather hero host husband master nephew poet prince wizard waiter

Feminine actress bride mummy duchess empress goddess grandmother heroine hostess wife mistress niece poetess princess witch waitress

1. A class of Students apples

1. A fleet of Boats ships.

2. A gang of Athletes thieves.

2. A library of Papers books.

Choose the correct combination for the following collective nouns.

3. A group of Singers Dancers

3. A pack of Cards roses.

4. A staff of Employees members

4. A bunch of Keys streets.

5. A forest of Trees bushes

5. A range of Rivers mountains.

A class of students. A bunch of crooks. A gang of thieves. A group of dancers. A staff of employees. A forest of trees. A fleet of ships. A library of books. A pack of cards. A bunch of keys. A range of mountains.

Write 3 examples for each of the following categories:

Noun + noun powder room bathroom alarm clock

Preposition + noun understatement overseas overcoat

Verb + noun Adjective + noun weekly wage blackjack blackberry swimsuit dance hall playpen

Collective Nouns
Identify the correct verb or pronoun for each collective noun in the following sentences.

1. A dozen roses (is, are) a thoughtful gift for Valentine's Day. 2. A dozen students (is, are) going to the library to study for finals. 3. The class took (its, their) yearly field trip to Camp Arrowhead this past April. 4. The class completed (its, their) exam in American History and did very well. 5. The committee submitted (its, their) findings on the case to the jury.

6. The committee took (its, their) seat(s) to hear the verdict.

1. A dozen roses (is, are) a thoughtful gift for Valentine's Day. 2. A dozen students (is, are) going to the library to study for finals.

3. The class took (its, their) yearly field trip to Camp Arrowhead this past April.
4. The class completed (its, their) exam in American History and did very well. 5. The committee submitted (its, their) findings on the case to the jury.

6. The committee took (its, their) seat(s) to hear the verdict.

Say whether the italicized nouns are common, proper, collective or abstract.

1. Honesty is the best policy. a) Common b) Proper c) Collective d) Abstract 2. Solomon was famous for his wisdom. a) Common b) Proper c) Collective d) Abstract 3. A committee of five was appointed. a) Common b) Proper c) Collective d) Abstract 4. James is a bright student. a) Common b) Proper c) Collective d) Abstract 5. Wisdom is better than riches. a) Common b) Proper c) Collective d) Abstract

6. I didnt believe the girls story. a) Common b) Proper c) Collective d) Abstract 7. A teacher must have patience. a) Common b) Proper c) Collective d) Abstract 8. Cleanliness is next to godliness. a) Common b) Collective c) Proper d) Abstract 9. My sister is a doctor. a) Collective b) Common c) Proper d) Abstract 10. My family lives in that house. a) Common b) Proper c) Collective d) Abstract

1. Honesty abstract 2. Solomon proper 3. Committee collective 4. Student common 5. Riches abstract

6. Girl common
7. Teacher common 8. Cleanliness abstract 9. Sister common 10. Family collective

Identify each boldfaced noun as common, proper, concrete, abstract, collective, or compound. Some nouns may fit into more than one category.

1. Place the stamp on the upper right-hand corner of the envelope addressed to Phillip Ware. 2. It seemed as though the long and brutal snowstorm was starting to give way, and some peace was finally going to ensue. 3. The army of ants attacked the defenseless caterpillar on my front sidewalk. 4. Tristan carried a deck of cards with him to pass the time in between performances.

1. Place the stamp on the upper right-hand corner of the envelope addressed to Phillip Ware. 2. It seemed as though the long and brutal snowstorm was starting to give way, and some peace was finally going to ensue. 3. The army of ants attacked the defenseless caterpillar on my front sidewalk. 4. Tristan carried a deck of cards with him to pass the time in between performances.

1. stamp: common, concrete; corner: common, concrete; envelope: common, concrete; Phillip Ware: proper 2. snowstorm: common, concrete; peace: common, abstract 3. army: common, concrete, collective; ants: common, concrete; caterpillar: common, concrete; sidewalk: common, concrete, compound 4. Tristan: proper; deck: common, concrete, collective; time: common, abstract; performances: common, concrete