Exploring the World of Nouns

This video tutorial covers the basics of nouns, including common, proper, singular, and plural nouns. It explains how to identify these types and provides rules for forming plural nouns, including irregular plurals. Examples are given for each type and rule to aid understanding.

What is a noun?

• A descriptive word

• A person, place, or thing

• A type of action

• A state of being

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• school

• Mr. DeAndre

• city

• book

Which option lists only common nouns?

• Spring Lang Park, Mr. DeAndre

• Percy Jackson, Elmer's

• Ryan, Butler High School

• Boy, teacher, school

How do you make a noun plural by adding 's'?

• Add ES if it ends in S, SS, SH, CH, X, or Z

• Change the word completely

• Change the Y to I and add ES

• Just add S

What rule is used to make 'box' plural?

• Add S

• Add ES

• Change Y to I and add ES

• No change needed

What is the plural form of 'berry'?

• Berrys

• Berryes

• Berries

• Berry's

How is 'child' made plural?

• Childeren

• Childes

• Childs

• Children

Which rule does not change the form of the noun when making it plural?

• Change the vowel sound

• Change F to V and add ES

• Use a different ending

• Stays the same

Which noun stays the same in its plural form?

• City

• Baby

• Box

• Fish

What is an example of an irregular plural noun?

• Books

• People

• Dogs

• Cats