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Contract with your future.”
Concrete and Abstract Nouns
A concrete noun names an object which can be perceived by the senses.
An abstract noun names a quality, characteristic, or an idea.
Examples:
Concrete:
dress, fire, table, noise
Abstract:
democracy, hatred, beauty, saddness
Underline the concrete nouns and circle the abstract ones in each sentence.
1. His depression continued long after the death of his wife.
2. The beggar felt hunger on a daily basis.
3. The people witnessed the collision on their way to church.
4. Yesterday was rainy and overcast.
5. Will you graduate before the end of the this century?
6. The computer was left on by my sister.
7. The magazine rack was overstuffed.
8. The dictionary on the desk is unabridged.
9. The crystal goblet fell and shattered.
10. The door was locked, and I had forgotten the key.
11. The people did not choose the harsh dictatorship.
12. The paper was covered with finger paint.
13. The woman brought the ticket to her boss.
14. There is an anti-war theme to the novel.
15. The strength of the storm was impressive.
16. Her beauty is well-known to all.
17. The girl fell into the drain out of carelessness.
18. The floor was covered with blood.
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Date:
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“Learning today is your
Contract with your future.”
Collective Nouns
Grammar
A collective nouns names a group as if it were one individual. The collective noun uses a singular
verb when the group is referred to as a unit. It uses a plural verb when the individuals in the group
are regarded separately.
Examples:
The vote of the committee was unanimous. (singular)
The committee have continued to argue among themselves. (plural)
Underline the collective noun. In the blank write S if it is used as a singular noun or P if it is plural.
__S___
1.
The jury could not agree on a verdict in the case.
__S___
2.
The jury has its own reserved parking spaces.
__S___
3.
The new family next door has a West Highland White Terrier.
__P___
4.
The family were seated around the television.
__S___
5.
The crew has taken a vote and decided on a mutiny.
__P___
6.
The crew are coming on board to prepare their stations for the cruise.
__S___
7.
The majority has elected an independent candidate for president.
__P___
8.
The majority of the seniors are interested in a cruise for their class trip.
__S___
9.
The Jefferson High team won the division.
__P___
10.
After graduation, the team are going their separate ways.
Write a sentence using the collective noun "class" in the singular form. Write a second sentence
using "class" as a plural collective noun.
1. __Our class has a pet hamster.__________________________________________________
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2. __All of the class were seated quietly._____________________________________________
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