Grammar Workshop (Level Blue) Unit 2 Test

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name used for an individual person, place, or organization, and is always capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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Provide an example of a proper noun in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'My cousin visited northern Ireland with her mother,' 'northern Ireland' is the proper noun.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is the plural form of the word 'peach'?

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The plural form of 'peach' is 'peaches'.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

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What is the plural form of the word 'turkey'?

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The plural form of 'turkey' is 'turkeys'.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

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What is an appositive?

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An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames or provides additional information about another noun next to it.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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Identify the appositive in the sentence: 'I lost my silver necklace, a present from my mother, at the Carnival.'

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The appositive in the sentence is 'a present from my mother'.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing, while a proper noun is a specific name and is capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

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How do you form the plural of most nouns in English?

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Most nouns in English form their plural by adding 's' or 'es' to the end of the word.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

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What is the rule for forming the plural of nouns ending in 'y'?

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For nouns ending in 'y', if there is a consonant before the 'y', change 'y' to 'i' and add 'es'. If there is a vowel before the 'y', just add 's'.

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CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

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What is the significance of capitalization in proper nouns?

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Capitalization in proper nouns signifies that the noun is a specific name, distinguishing it from common nouns.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A