Nouns-Check For Understanding

A Noun is a part of speech.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Yes, Nouns are parts of speech. They are usually the first part of speech that people learn about.

Nouns name a _____.

• Person

• Place

• Thing

• Idea

Answer explanation

Yes, all of these are correct because nouns name a person, place, thing, or an idea.

If a noun is only naming one person, place, thing, or idea, then it is referred to as _____.

• Singular

• Plural

• Concrete

• Abstract

If a noun names multiple people, places, things, or ideas, then it is referred to as _____.

• Singular

• Plural

• Concrete

• Abstract

Nouns that are tangible are referred to as _____.

• Singular

• Plural

• Concrete

• Abstract

Nouns that are intangible are referred to as _____.

• Singular

• Plural

• Concrete

• Abstract

Nouns that are considered _____ encompass a group into one singular unit. Examples would be team, family, or class; each is made up of multiple people, but is referred to as a singular unit.

Nouns can be made _____ by adding -s, -es, -ies, and other suffixes.

Nouns can be made _____ by adding -'s or just an apostrophe.

A proper noun answers the question "_______ ?"

• What is its name?

• What is it?

• Who is it?

• What set is it claiming?