Grammar/Mechanics Checkup 1: Nouns
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Author: Ryan Smith
Identify whether the bold term is an abstract or concrete noun.
Linda created a spreadsheet to keep track of the team’s progress.
- Concrete noun
- Abstract noun
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Concrete nouns name specific objects that can be seen, heard, felt, tasted, or smelled. Abstract nouns name ideas, qualities, or concepts. A spreadsheet is a concrete noun.
Determine whether the bold term is a proper or common noun.
The president of the Association of Accounting Students is a junior.
- Proper noun
- Common noun
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Proper nouns name specific persons, places, or things and are always capitalized. All other nouns are common and are not capitalized. President is not a specific name and is a common noun.
Which of the following are correctly spelled plural nouns? Check all that apply.
- Programes
- Faxes
- Copiers
- Bosses
- Companys
- CPA's
View Explanation
To form plural nouns, follow these guidelines: add es to nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh; add s to most numerals, letters, degrees, and abbreviations; and drop the y and add ies to nouns ending in y if y is preceded by a consonant.
Collective nouns may be considered singular or plural depending on their action.
Choose the appropriate verb for the bold noun in the following sentence.
The team meeting next Monday at 9:00 AM.
View Explanation
In this sentence, team is a collective singular noun. The members are acting as a unit.
Choose the correct noun form to complete the sentence.
A1 Pet Supply has retail locations in six in Ohio.
View Explanation
To form the plural form of nouns ending in y, drop the y and add ies when the y is preceded by a consonant.
