Understanding Nouns and Their Functions

Understanding Nouns and Their Functions

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English

3rd Grade

Hard

IL.LS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.c, IL.LS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.b, IL.LS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.a

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Felisa Ford

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which word is an abstract noun? Options: Apple, Happiness, Table, Dog

Back

Happiness

Answer explanation

Happiness is an abstract noun because it represents a concept or feeling, unlike the other options which are concrete nouns referring to physical objects.

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IL.LS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.c

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct plural form of "mouse"?

Back

Mice

Answer explanation

The correct plural form of 'mouse' is 'mice'. This is an irregular plural, where the vowel changes instead of simply adding 's' or 'es'. The other options, 'mouses' and 'mices', are incorrect.

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IL.LS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.b

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the sentence "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog," which word is an adjective?

Back

Quick

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'quick' describes the noun 'fox,' indicating its speed. Therefore, 'quick' is the adjective, while 'fox' is a noun, 'jumps' is a verb, and 'over' is a preposition.

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IL.LS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.a

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Choose the abstract noun in the sentence: "Mia's kindness made everyone happy."

Back

Kindness

Answer explanation

The abstract noun in the sentence is 'kindness', which represents a quality or state. The other options are not abstract nouns: 'her' is a pronoun, 'everyone' is a pronoun, and 'made' is a verb.

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IL.LS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.c

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence correctly uses an irregular plural noun?

Back

The geese are swimming in the pond.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'The geese are swimming in the pond.' because 'geese' is the irregular plural form of 'goose'. The other options incorrectly use regular plural forms or non-existent plural forms.

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IL.LS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.b

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence uses an abstract noun correctly to describe what the teacher noticed?

Back

The honesty of the student impressed the teacher.

Answer explanation

The sentence 'The honesty of the student impressed the teacher.' correctly uses the abstract noun 'honesty' to describe a quality. The other sentences incorrectly use 'honesty' as if it were a concrete noun.

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IL.LS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1.c

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the correct plural form of "child"?

Back

Children

8.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which sentence uses an adjective to describe a noun?

Back

The tall building touched the clouds.

9.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the abstract noun in the sentence: "Her bravery inspired the whole team."

Back

Bravery