Nouns (Types & Main Functions)

Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional detective. The underlined word is an example of a __________.

• common noun

• proper noun

• possessive noun

• collective noun

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1A

We visited the Redwood National Park last weekend. The underlined word(s) is an example of a ____________.

• collective noun

• compound noun

• proper noun

• possessive noun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

The grass is greener on the other side. The underlined word is an example of _____________.

• a count noun

• a non-count noun

• an abstract noun

• a proper noun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

The tables have turned. The underlined word is an example of ___________.

• a common noun

• an abstract noun

• a count noun

• a possessive noun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Many people claim that knowledge is power. The underlined words are examples of ___________

• a concrete noun and an abstract noun

• abstract nouns

• a collective noun and a possessive noun

• collective nouns

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CCSS.L.3.1C

The team has won the annual racing competition. The underlined words are examples of ________ and ________.

• a common noun / a proper noun

• an abstract noun / a collective noun.

• a proper noun / a common noun

• a collective noun / a common noun

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1C

The classroom is packed with books. The underlined noun is an example of _________.

• a collective noun

• a compound noun

• a non-count noun

• an abstract noun

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4D

The arcade's games are pretty repetitive. The underlined word is an example of __________.

• a possessive noun

• a proper noun

• a collective noun

• a compound noun

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

I read an interesting article in the Houston Chronicle yesterday. The underlined noun is functioning as a/an __________.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

The principal made an important announcement during the morning assembly. The underlined noun is functioning as a/an __________.

• subject

• direct object

• indirect object

• object of preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A