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Grammar, Usage and Mechanics

Chapter 2: Nouns

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Noun: Is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Two types of nouns: ◦ Common Noun: Is a general name for a person,

place, thing, or idea.◦ Proper Noun: Is the name of a particular person,

place, thing, or idea.

Chapter 2: NounsLesson 1- What Is A Noun?

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Chapter 2: NounsLesson 1- What Is A Noun?

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Singular Noun: Names one person, place, thing or idea.

Plural Noun: Names more than one person, place, thing or idea.

Chapter 2: NounsLesson 2- Singular and Plural Nouns

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Rules of Plural Nouns

Add -s to most nouns. Add -es to a noun that ends in s, sh, ch, x, or zAdd -s to most nouns that end in oFor most nouns ending in y, change the y to an I and add -esWhen a vowel comes before the y, just add -s

For most nouns ending in f or fe, change the f to v and add -es or -sJust add -s to a few nouns that end in f or feFor some nouns, keep the same spelling.

Chapter 2: NounsLesson 2- Singular and Plural Nouns

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Possessive Nouns: Show ownership or relationship.

Chapter 2: NounsLesson 3- Possessive Nouns

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Chapter 2: NounsLesson 3- Possessive Nouns

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Subject- tells whom or what the sentence is about.

Complement- is a word that completes the meaning of a verb.

Chapter 2: NounsLesson 4- Nouns and Their Jobs

Nouns as Complements

Predicate Noun Renames or defines the subject after a linking verb

The Aztecs were fierce warriors.

Direct Object Names the receiver of the action of the verb

Spanish soldiers defeated the Aztec Empire in 1521.

Indirect Object Tells to whom or what or for whom or what an action is done

The Aztecs gave the Spanish gold and other precious goods.

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Object of a Preposition- is the noun or pronoun that follows the preposition.

Chapter 2: NounsLesson 4- Nouns and Their Jobs