NOUN AND PRONOUN MADELYN GIPAL PRESENTATION

1. Nouns and Pronouns
SPI: Identify the correct use of nouns (i.e., common
and proper, singular, plurals, possessives) and
pronouns (i.e., subject, object, possessive, and
agreement) within context.

2. What is a noun?
• A noun is a person, place, thing, or
idea.

3. Common and Proper Nouns
• A COMMON NOUN names a general
person, place, thing, or idea. Common
nouns begin with a lowercase letter,
unless found at the beginning of a
sentence or part of a title.
• A PROPER NOUN names a specific
person, place, thing, or idea. Proper
nouns begin with a capital letter.

4. Singular and Plural Nouns
• A singular noun names ONE
person, place, thing, or idea.
• A plural noun names more than
one person, place, thing, or idea.

5. Possessive Nouns
• Possessive nouns are nouns that
show ownership. Possessive nouns
can be singular or possessive.

6. Singular Possessive Nouns
• For a singular noun that does not end
in –s, you will add an ‘s -Example: The
teacher’s desk was in the front.
• For a singular noun that ends in –s,
you can add ‘s, but most sources
recommend only adding an
apostrophe. -Example: The bus’s tire
was flat. The bus’tire was flat.

7. Plural Possessive Nouns
• For plural nouns that end in –s, you only need to
add an apostrophe. -The four cats’ tails were
swinging in unison as they lounged on the back of
the couch. -All of the players’ helmets were
stacked in the corner.
For plural nouns that do not end in –s, you add ‘s
to make the plural possessive. -Example: The
children’s coats were placed in the coat room. -
Example: The men’s restroom was located in the
back of the restaurant. -Example: The people’s
opinions were made known at the protest.

8. Pronouns
• Pronouns take the place of nouns.
• Examples:
• Subject Pronouns: he, she, they, we, I,
it, you
• Object Pronouns: him, her, them, us,
me, it, you
• Possessive Pronouns: his, hers, our(s),
their(s), my, mine, its, yours

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