To understand the term 'nouns', to understand the function of a noun and to recognise common
nouns in context.
Common Nouns
A noun is a kind of word. Its job is to give a name to a person,
a place, an object, an animal, etc. so that we can talk about
those things when they are not actually present.
van
boy
dog
Copy these sentences. Fill in the gaps with the correct noun
from the list:
1. A ...... makes bread for our toast and sandwiches.
2. A ...... types letters and answers the phone.
3. A ...... feeds the animals and cleans their cages.
4. A ...... is in charge in a courtroom.
5. An ...... paints portraits and landscapes.
6. A ...... makes and sells flower arrangements.
7. A ...... performs operations in a hospital.
8. A ...... leads the prayers in a church.
9. A ...... rides race horses.
10. A ...... performs magic trucks on stage.
vicar secretary judge baker artist jockey
magician zookeeper florist surgeon
Match each of these nouns to its definition then write the complete
sentences in your book.
A harbour
A garden
A stadium
An airport
A zoo
A pencil
A shoe
A computer
A biscuit
A comb
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
is
a place where you can see lots of animals.
a place where aeroplanes take off and land.
a place where ships can shelter from a storm.
a place where football matches are played.
a place where flowers and vegetables grow.
for making your hair look tidy.
used for typing and going on the internet.
a food that is delicious with milk.
a covering to keep your feet warm and dry.
for drawing or writing on paper.
Here is a word
search containing
24 nouns. First,
find the hours and
then
EITHER
a) Write a
definition for each
one.
OR
b) Write an
interesting and
different sentence
for each one.