Homework Quiz 8/26/2022

What is a singular noun?

• a singular noun is a noun that refers to ONE person, place, or thing

• a singular noun is a noun that names an exact person, place or thing and starts with a capital letter

• a singular noun is a noun that refers to MORE than one person, place or thing

• a singular noun is a noun that shows an action

What is a plural noun?

• a plural noun is a noun that refers to ONE person, place, or thing

• a plural noun is a noun that names an exact person, place or thing and starts with a capital letter

• a plural noun is a noun that refers to MORE than one person, place or thing

• a plural noun is a noun that shows an action

Which plural nouns in the sentence are written INCORRECTLY?  

We have 6 boies and 8 girls on our soccer teames.

• have, our, soccer

• we, girls

• boies, girls

• boies, teames

Look at the sentence.

Mom went to the grocery store to buy "milk".

What is the function of the word "milk" in that sentence?

• shows an action

• a person, place or thing

• describes a person, place or thing

• takes the place of a noun

Look at the sentence.

Mom went to the grocery store to "buy" milk. What is the function of the word "buy" in that sentence?

• shows an action

• names a person, place or thing

• describes a person, place or thing

• takes the place of a noun

The Talent Show

For the third year in a row, Mrs. Landers announced the name of the winner and it was not Kendall. Instead of getting upset, Kendall began to think of what she wanted to do for the talent show next year. Kendall practiced singing in the mirror nearly everyday. She practiced her tone, her pitch, and her dance moves. The night of the next talent show finally arrived. Kendall approached the microphone and sang with her heart and soul. The crowd cheered. When Mrs. Landers named the winner, it was Kendall.

Why did Kendall practice singing nearly everyday?

• She did not know any songs.

• She wanted to get better.

• She was told to practice more.

The Talent Show

For the third year in a row, Mrs. Landers announced the name of the winner and it was not Kendall. Instead of getting upset, Kendall began to think of what she wanted to do for the talent show next year. Kendall practiced singing in the mirror nearly everyday. She practiced her tone, her pitch, and her dance moves. The night of the next talent show finally arrived. Kendall approached the microphone and sang with her heart and soul. The crowd cheered. When Mrs. Landers named the winner, it was Kendall.

Which character trait best describes Kendall?

• determined

• lazy

• nice

The Talent Show

For the third year in a row, Mrs. Landers announced the name of the winner and it was not Kendall. Instead of getting upset, Kendall began to think of what she wanted to do for the talent show next year. Kendall practiced singing in the mirror nearly everyday. She practiced her tone, her pitch, and her dance moves. The night of the next talent show finally arrived. Kendall approached the microphone and sang with her heart and soul. The crowd cheered. When Mrs. Landers named the winner, it was Kendall.

What is the theme of the story?

• Practice all year.

• Sing with all of your might.

• Never give up.

The Talent Show

For the third year in a row, Mrs. Landers announced the name of the winner and it was not Kendall. Instead of getting upset, Kendall began to think of what she wanted to do for the talent show next year. Kendall practiced singing in the mirror nearly everyday. She practiced her tone, her pitch, and her dance moves. The night of the next talent show finally arrived. Kendall approached the microphone and sang with her heart and soul. The crowd cheered. When Mrs. Landers named the winner, it was Kendall.

What does "sang with her heart and soul" mean?

• She tried her very best.

• She did not know the song.

• She did not know what the words were.

What is a solution?

• problem

• the way you solve a problem

• setting