Charles Steinmetz had great difficulty with math in school, but he later became a top student.

What kind of noun is underlined?

Charles Steinmetz, a brilliant engineer solved many problems having to do with electrical circuits.

Which of the words from the sentence above is a singular noun?

Helen Keller was born with sight and hearing, but she lost the ability to see and hear as a result of a childhood illness.

Which kind of personal pronoun is underlined?

Anne Sullivan taught young Helen signs for words, and Helen quickly began developing ________language skills.

Which of these is the correct pronoun form to use to complete this sentence?

Daniel Inouye, who was a resident of Hawaii, fought bravely for the United States in World War II. Which word is a common noun in this sentence?

Inouye was studying medicine at the University of Hawaii when Japanese planes bombed Pear Harbor in a surprise attack. Which kind of noun is underlined?

Congress will not be in session until after the Thanksgiving holiday.

Tyrone "Mugsy" Bogues became an NBA star even though he was only 5 feet 3 inches tall.

Which kind of adjective is the underlined word?

Many soldiers in Inouye's unit suffered terrible injuries; Inouye himself lost an arm.

Which of these words is a singular noun in this sentence?

This brave _________injury did not prevent him from becoming a very successful politician.

After serving as a representative and a senator in Hawaii, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and then o the senate.

What kind of personal pronoun id underlined?

Although _____vision is very poor, she made herself into an Olympic athlete.

Which of these is the proper pronoun form to use to complete this sentence?

Ralf Hotchkiss gained international fame as the designer of lightweight wheelchairs. What kind of adjective is underlined?

Wheelchairs used in most athletic competitions must have strong, durable frames.