This document is a study guide for a grammar lesson that covers nouns. It includes exercises to identify nouns, singular and plural forms, possessive nouns, and the roles of nouns in sentences. The homework assigned is to complete a vocabulary writing, an independent reading sheet and log, and to study for a chapter test.

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September 25, 2012 Agenda:
• Spelling & Vocabulary
> Vocabulary Writing #3
• Grammar
> Study Guide
• Literature
> Maniac Magee
Homework:
• Vocabulary Writing #3 due Thursday, 9/27
• Independent Reading Sheet & Log #3 due Friday, 9/28
• Chapter 2 Test on Wednesday, 10/3
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Lesson 1: What is a noun?
Underline ALL of the nouns in the following sentences. Above the noun,
label it common or proper.
1. Dr. Weber stopped at the pharmacy.
2. The generosity of Mrs. Fairfield was much appreciated.
3. Our class sent a get-well card to Mrs. Turner.
4. A group visited patients at Sunshine Home.
5. The cafeteria at Fillmore Hospital has delicious food.
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6. Mike‛s________________________ came to the hospital to visit.
7. Columbia Hospital is at the corner of Green Avenue and _______________________.
8. Beth sat up in the _______________________ while Mom adjusted the TV.
9. “May I please have a glass of ________________________?” she asked.
10. My family felt _________________________ when the doctor said I could go home.
11. An aide delivered a _____________________ of flowers to Kim‛s room.
12. __________________________ has evening visiting hours.
13. We got our prescription filled at the _____________________________.
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Lesson 2: Singular and Plural Nouns
Correct the misspelled plural noun in bold face print. If it is already correct, write correct.
14. What are your favorite activitys on the farm? __________________________
15. Pony rides are fun for childs. __________________________
16. Mom enjoys growing tomatos in her garden. __________________________
17. Dad caught several fish for dinner. __________________________
18. Farmers worry that foxs will harm the chickens. __________________________
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19. wife
20. city
21. photo
22. boy
23. sandwich
24. loaf
25. goose
26. field
27. grass
28. hero
29. foot
30. bush
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Lesson 3: Possessive Nouns
Write the possessive form for the noun in parentheses.
31. Can you describe a (grasshopper) wings?
32. Some insects are (farmers) friends because they eat harmful insects.
33. A (ladybug) diet if chiefly insect pests and their eggs.
34. Like the leaders of the bees, (wasp) leaders are known as queens.
35. Most tent (caterpillars) colonies are found among tree branches.
36. You might be surprised at (butterflies) appetites.
37. A bulldog (ant) body grows to a length of one inch.
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Underline the possessive noun in each sentence, and then decide if the possessive noun is
singular or plural.
38. That wasp‛s sting should have an adult‛s attention. ________ ________
39. Termites‛ nests are the most amazing sites! ________
40. Moths‛ bodies are plumper than butterflies‛ bodies! ________ ________
41. Those children‛s lunches are being attacked by ants. ________
42. A queen bee‛s life span is about four years. ________
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Lesson 4: Nouns and Their Jobs
Classify each bold faced noun as a Subject, PN, DO, IO, or Object of a Preposition.
43. An animal trainer must be a patient person. _____
44. Albert Court was a famous French animal trainer. _____
45. He used kindness with his animals. _____
46. Sometimes lions can seem friendly and harmless. _____
47. The trainer offered his animals treats in exchange for good behavior. _____
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