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3-nouns-1



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

A.1 Compound nouns should not be used in writing because they confuse your readers.
 

 2. 

A.1 A possessive noun can show ownership of something.
 

 3. 

A.1 Mike’s watermelon

“Mike’s” is an example of a possessive noun.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 4. 

A.1 A _______ noun consists of two or more words.
a.
subjective
c.
compound
b.
adjective
d.
None of the above
 

 5. 

A.1 A compound noun can take the form of
a.
two words combined to make one.
d.
Both A and B
b.
more than one word.
e.
All of the above
c.
a hyphenated word.
 

 6. 

A.1 A noun that show’s ownership of something is a
a.
collective noun.
c.
abstract noun.
b.
possessive noun.
d.
concrete noun.
 

 7. 

A.1 A noun names a
a.
place.
d.
thing.
b.
idea.
e.
All of the above
c.
person.
 

 8. 

A.1 A ________ noun states a specific person, place, thing, or idea.
a.
common
c.
abstract
b.
concrete
d.
proper
 

 9. 

A.1 A _______ noun names things that can be touched or seen.
a.
common
c.
abstract
b.
concrete
d.
proper
 

 10. 

A.1 __________ is a noun.
a.
Farm
d.
Water
b.
Picture
e.
All of the above
c.
Television
 



 
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