Unit_005

Question 1

A noun is a word used as the name of a person, place, thing, idea, or action.

Answer 1

English Grammar Rule #33

Question 2

a proper noun is the name of a particular person, place, or thing. A proper noun is written with a capital letter.

Answer 2

English Grammar Rule #34

Question 3

A common noun is the name of any one of a class of persons, places, or things. A common noun is written with a small letter unless it is the first word of sentence.

Answer 3

English Grammar Rule #35

Question 4

A collective noun is the name of a group of persons or a collection of object, usually considered as a unit.

Answer 4

English Grammar Rule #36

Question 5

Proper adjectives are usually written with capital letters. If the adjective has acquired a special meaning it is not capitalized.

Answer 5

English Grammar Rule #37

Question 6

When a noun refers to one person or thing, it is singular in number. When a noun refers to more than one person or thing, it is plural in number.

Answer 6

English Grammar Rule #38

Question 7

The plurals of nouns are formed in various ways. Since there are exceptions to almost every one of these ways of forming the plural, you should consult a reliable, up-to-date dictionary when you are in doubt regarding a correct plural form. You should also be familiar with the methods that are outlined in this unit.

Answer 7

English Grammar Rule #39

Question 8

Words taken from foreign languages usually retain their foreign plurals. A number of commonly used foreign words have acquired English plurals.

Answer 8

English Grammar Rule #40