1. It’s a grammatical bo-noun-za! I’m a person! I’m a place! I’m a thing.

2.  Choose the answer that correctly identifies the kind of noun boldfaced in each sentence. Some nouns fit more than one category. Mark each answer that applies. 1. The old teeth of a shark are replaced by new teeth as often as every one to two weeks. a) Common b) Abstract c) Concrete

3.  Choose the answer that correctly identifies the kind of noun boldfaced in each sentence. Some nouns fit more than one category. Mark each answer that applies. 2. Many immigrants came to this country seeking freedom. f) Proper g) Concrete h) Abstract

4.  Choose the answer that correctly identifies the kind of noun boldfaced in each sentence. Some nouns fit more than one category. Mark each answer that applies. 3. The school band will perform in the Memorial Day parade. a) Proper b) Abstract c) Collective

5.  Choose the answer that correctly identifies the kind of noun boldfaced in each sentence. Some nouns fit more than one category. Mark each answer that applies. 4. Traffic always seems heaviest on Mondays. a) Common b) Proper c) Collective

6.  Choose the answer that correctly identifies the kind of noun boldfaced in each sentence. Some nouns fit more than one category. Mark each answer that applies. 5. Chad eats a bowl of cereal every morning. a) Common b) Concrete c) Abstract

7.  Choose the answer that correctly identifies the kind of noun boldfaced in each sentence. Some nouns fit more than one category. Mark each answer that applies. 6. Although the characters in the fable are animals, they act like people. a) Proper b) Collective c) Common

8. 7. Look for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space. a) Terry had trouble b) choosing one of c) the three watchs. d) (No error)

9. 8. Look for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space. a) The falling leafs b) drifted by c) my bedroom window. d) (No error)

10. 9. Look for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space. a) The hikers caught sight of b) deers running c) through the forest. d) (No error)

11. 10. Look for errors in the sentences. When you find an error, mark the letter of the line containing the error. If there is no error, fill in the last answer space. a) These matches b) are too wet c) to light the twigs. d) (No error)

12. CChoose the possessive form of the noun in parentheses in each sentence. 11. My (kitten) fur is soft and gray. a) kitten’s b) kittens

13. CChoose the possessive form of the noun in parentheses in each sentence. 12. The (Fosters) home is the oldest house on the street. a) Fosters’s b) Fosters’

14. CChoose the possessive form of the noun in parentheses in each sentence. 13. The (snowmen) hats were blown off by the wind. a) snowmens’ b) snowmen’s

15. CChoose the possessive form of the noun in parentheses in each sentence. 14. (Bess) painting is hanging in the hallway. a) Bess’s b) Bess’

16. CChoose the possessive form of the noun in parentheses in each sentence. 15. The (winners) trophies will be presented at the assembly. a) winners’ b) winners’s

17. CChoose the answer that correctly identifies the compound noun in each sentence. 16. Valarie never steps on the cracks in the sidewalk on her way to school. a) school b) cracks c) sidewalk

18. CChoose the answer that correctly identifies the compound noun in each sentence. 17. Mr. Thompson brought his grandchildren some souvenirs from Mexico. a) grandchildren b) souvenirs c) Mexico

19. CChoose the answer that correctly identifies the compound noun in each sentence. 18. Theo hopes to get a job working as a lifeguard at the beach next summer. a) working b) lifeguard c) summer

20. CChoose the answer that correctly identifies the compound noun in each sentence. 19. The butterfly is one of the most delicate and beautiful of all insects. a) butterfly b) delicate c) insects

21. CChoose the answer that correctly identifies the compound noun in each sentence. 20. My neighbor lost the key to his front door and called a locksmith to help him get into his house. a) neighbor b) locksmith c) into

22. CChoose the answer that correctly identifies the job the boldfaced noun in the sentence does. 21. The sun hid behind the dark clouds. a) Direct object b) Object of the preposition c) Predicate noun

23. CChoose the answer that correctly identifies the job the boldfaced noun in the sentence does. 22. The quarterback threw his receiver the ball. a) Direct object b) Subject c) Indirect object

24. CChoose the answer that correctly identifies the job the boldfaced noun in the sentence does. 23. After a long search, the explorer found the lost city of the Incas in Peru. a) Direct object b) Object of the preposition c) Subject

25. CChoose the answer that correctly identifies the job the boldfaced noun in the sentence does. 24. Bob has been taking drum lessons for four years. a) Direct object b) Subject c) Indirect object

26. CChoose the answer that correctly identifies the job the boldfaced noun in the sentence does. 25. A dromedary is a swift camel used mainly for transportation in the desert. a) Direct object b) Object of the preposition c) Predicate noun