Candidate Name: Roll No. 3. Paul's class schedule said he was taking american history, spanish, english, and math.

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1 Candidate Name: Roll No. Proper Nouns, Common Nouns, and Capitalization Directions: underline each letter that should be capitalized. 1. you really only have one good chance to get an education. 2. I'm going to the park with my friend kathy and my dog bart. 3. Paul's class schedule said he was taking american history, spanish, english, and math. 4. Kyle tied his nike air force ones, ate a big mac, and drank a cherry coke. 5. The Chicago River runs into the mississippi valley waterways. Common Nouns to Proper Nouns Directions: Change each common noun into a proper noun. 1. car: 2. restaurant: 3. student: 4. state: 5. video game: 6. book: 7. teacher: 8. magazine: 9. song: 10. movie: Capitalization Tasks Directions: on the back or a separate sheet of paper, write original sentences each of the following tasks. Make sure you capitalize the appropriate letters in your sentences. 1. Write a sentence that mentions a clothing store and one of your family members. 2. Write a sentence that mentions a famous actor or actress and a movie. 3. Write a sentence that mentions a TV show and a snack product. 4. Write a sentence that mentions a foreign country, a sport, and an athlete. 5. Write a sentence that includes three course titles (classes).

2 Abstract and Concrete Nouns 1 Lost At Sea... Part One: Identifying Abstract and Concrete Nouns Underline concrete nouns. Circle abstract nouns. 1. Jane and David have been on a raft for weeks. 2. Jane still has hope but David feels despair. 3. David has been having thoughts where Jane turns into a hotdog. 4. Rather than give into hunger, David tries to fish. 5. David makes a net from an old bag and thread. 6. David uses his intelligence to catch a fish and Jane is happy. 7. Jane collects rain in a tarp but thirst is a problem. 8. Boredom is a constant threat so David and Jane make up stories to pass the time. 9. A powerful love grows between David and Jane during the time that they spend at sea. 10. This love sprang from sacrifice and it has helped Jane and David survive. 11. David spots fins cutting across the water. 12. A shark bumps the raft and David loses his balance. 13. Jane is challenged by fear but overcomes her terror and saves David. 14. David and Jane swim to safety on an abandoned island just as the boat capsizes. 15. David and Jane are alive but now have new problems to face. Part Two: Using Abstract and Concrete Nouns Complete each of the following tasks. 1. Look around the room and write 10 concrete nouns that you can see. 2. Abstract nouns are often qualities or characteristics, such as beauty or strength. Create a list of 10 abstract nouns that are qualities or characteristics. DO NOT USE THE ADJECTIVE FORMS (i.e. write beauty not beautiful, and strength not strong). 3. Write a complete sentence with an abstract and concrete noun. Directions: determine whether each noun is common or proper; and singular, plural or possessive; and concrete or abstract. Write your answers on the appropriate lines. 1. cars 2. holiday 3. Las Vegas

3 4. Byron s 5. books 6. babies 7. hope 8. pepperoni pizza 9. Chicago River 10. doctors 11. safety 12. encyclopedia 13. Ford Taurus 14. Gina Davis s 15. Holes Singular, Plural, and Collective Nouns At the Zoo... Part One: Identifying Singular, Plural, and Collective Nouns Underline singular nouns. Double underline plural nouns. Circle collective nouns. 1. Mr. Morton was very pleased with his students. 2. "This class is amazing and deserves rewards," said Morton. 3. Mr. Morton wanted to take his students to the zoo 4. So Mr. Morton called a company that rents buses to teachers.

4 5. The company is sending a bus to pick up the students. 6. The class was excited to see the animals at the zoo. 7. Deshawn most wanted to see a pack of wolves and a colony of bats. 8. Mr. Morton sang a song for the children. 9. The people on the bus were covering their ears. 10. The group was ready to get off the bus and see some animals. 11. Brittany almost tripped over a flock of geese. 12. The flock scattered to escape Brittany and her dangerous feet. 13. The class ate lunch across from a herd of deer drinking from a stream. 14. The herd noticed the class but kept drinking water. 15. The sounds of those wild animals gave Morton fresh ideas for songs to sing to the class on the bus. Part Two: Using Singular, Plural, and Collective Nouns Complete each of the following tasks. 1. Write a sentence with a collective noun. Make the collective noun do something in your sentence. 2. Write both the singular and plural forms of five nouns Ex: cat / cats 3. Write both the singular and plural forms of two irregular nouns. Ex: leaf / leaves Nouns with Superheroes Worksheet Part One: Identifying Nouns Circle each noun. There is more than one in each sentence 1. The city of Metropolis needs a real superhero to fight crime. 2. The superheroes in Metropolis have some pretty silly superpowers. 3. John has the most amazing superpower. 4. With just a little caffeine, John can study all night! 5. Cowboy Boy lives in a quiet little town in New Mexico. 6. Captain Football can throw a football over Mount Everest with one hand! 7. Birdman can talk to birds but the birds have been getting bored with his conversation recently. 8. The Grasshopper can jump over cars, trees, and buildings. 9. The Flea is always itchy and never hesitates to bite his enemies. 10. All good superheroes fight for truth, justice, and the right to wear spandex. 11. Homework Girl can complete any task that her teacher assigns in a single class period.

5 12. Mister Invisible is awfully hard to find, unless there is snow on the ground. 13. Turbo Boy has super speed, lots of attitude, and minty fresh breath. 14. The Mule can carry ten times his own weight. 15. Mr. Morton has only one weakness: mortonium, a secret metal that drains intelligence from geniuses. Part Two: Recognizing Noun Types Determine whether each noun is singular or plural, common or proper, and concrete or abstract. 16. speed 17. Metropolis 18. children