Nouns Covers common, proper, singular, plural, collective, gendered nouns, and possessive forms. Flashcards
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What is a common noun?
A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea.
What is a proper noun?
A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, and is always capitalized.
True or False: ‘City’ is a proper noun.
False
What is the plural form of ‘child’?
Children
Fill in the blank: A collective noun refers to a group of _____?
individuals or things
Give an example of a collective noun.
Team
What is a gendered noun?
A gendered noun is a noun that indicates the gender of the person or animal it refers to, such as ‘actor’ and ‘actress’.
True or False: ‘Students’ is a singular noun.
False
What is the possessive form of ‘dog’?
Dog’s
What is the plural form of ‘mouse’?
Mice
Choose the correct answer: Which of the following is a proper noun? A) country B) France C) city
B) France
What is an example of a common noun?
Book
What is the plural of ‘foot’?
Feet
True or False: ‘Herd’ is a collective noun.
True
Identify the possessive form: ‘The car of John.’
John’s car
What is the singular form of ‘geese’?
Goose
Fill in the blank: ‘____ is the possessive form of ‘cat’.
Cat’s
True or False: ‘Team’ can be considered a collective noun.
True
What type of noun is ‘London’?
Proper noun
What is the plural form of ‘cactus’?
Cacti
Choose the correct answer: Which of the following is a common noun? A) Microsoft B) car C) New York
B) car
What is the possessive form of ‘children’?
Children’s
What is the term for nouns that indicate male or female?
Gendered nouns
True or False: ‘Library’ is a common noun.
True