MODULE 1: THE PARTS OF SPEECH NOUNS The Eight Parts of Speech ‘noun ve pronoun conjunction verb adverb preposition inter} Persons Places Things Ja A noun isa word used to namea person, a place, a thing, or an idea. sister, Uncle Abdul, weaver, friends house, Malaysia, Milky Way, Detroit chopsticks, August, Skylab, table Ideas love, hate, cooperation, courage Wb A proper noun isa word that names a particular person, place, thing, and is always capitalized. A common noun isa word that names any one of a group of persons, places, things, or ideas and is not capitalized. ‘Common Nouns Proper Nouns singer Leontyne Price, Willie Colon scientist Leo Esaki, Marie Curie country China Canada holiday ‘New Year's Day, Labor Day school Dwight Morrow High School Concrete Nouns fog, milk, barrel, key, lightning Abstract Nouns —_| enthusiasm, pity, ambition, joy or idea le A concrete noun names an object that can be perceived by the senses. An abstract noun names an idea, a feeling, a quality, or a characteristic. © Houghton ifn Harcourt Publehing CompanyEXERCISE 1 Identifying Common Nouns and Proper Nouns Underline all of the nouns in the sentences below. If a noun is a proper noun, underline it twice Ex ve ae 10 1. The jogger jumped onto a bus that was going down Broadway Dan and his wife Lisa have invented anew way of celebrating Thanksgiving ‘The train traveled across Wyoming and into Utah China was hit by a severe earthquake on Tuesday A cheetah is known for its speed and beauty. Our new teacher is an expert on jazz ‘The doctor knew that measles had caused the blindness. In the moming, the mats rolled up and placed in a small closet. ‘The Great Wall of China is truly an amazing sight! ‘That hailcu was written by Matsuo Basho We read the Declaration of Independence in class EXERCISE 2 Identifying Abstract Nouns and Concrete Nouns In the sentences below, underline the abstract nouns once and the concrete nouns twice. eens 10 © Houghton ifn Harcourt Publehing Company Oneida certainly has the talent to become a great painter. Reverend Ross can discuss all the major religions very well On Friday the Sargent Memorial Library will be closed. Suddenly the screen was filled with pictures of robots. A variety of dips accompanied the vegetables. For his report, Jonah read a book about the history of airplanes and locomotives, People need different kinds of abilities Uncle Joe wrote a poem about his dreams. After the loss, the players showed their disappointment. ‘The intemet might make letter writing a lost art.MODULE 1: THE PARTS OF SPEECH COMPOUND NOUNS 1d A compound noun consists of two or more words used together as a single noun. The parts of a compound noun may be written as one word. They may also be written as two or more words or asa hyphenated word. One Word | bodyguard, footprint, ewspap' Two or More Words | high school, Kalahari Desert, League of Nations Hyphenated Word | great-grandmother, left-hander NOTE Ifyou are not sure how to write a compound noun, look it up in a dictionary. Some dictionaries may give two correct forms for a word. For example, you may find the word vice-president written both with and without the hyphen As arule, use the form your dictionary lists fist. EXERCISE 3 Identifying Compound Nouns ‘Underline the compound nouns in the sentences below. EX. 1. The Gateway Arch is a beautiful structure 1, Atlast, Cheng Ho reached the Persian Gulf 2. Your bill of sale is proof that you paid. 3. The nation watched in horror as the spacecraft fell 4. The experiment will test how long the night light will bum. 5. The new cast will be listed on the bulletin board in the hallway. I'm taking this course so that I can be a lifeguard next summer ‘We were supposed to find the icecap on the map ‘You can take my sleeping bag when you go fly-fishing. eens Do you know how many patents Thomas Alva Edison held? 10. Some arrowheads were made of flint and some of bone. © Houghton ifn Harcourt Publehing CompanyMODULE 1: THE PARTS OF SPEECH REVIEW EXERCISE 1 A. Identifying Common, Proper, and Compound Nouns In the paragraph below, underline the common nouns once and the proper nouns twice. Circ! the compound nouns. [Note: Some nouns may fit into more than one category ] EX. [1] This newspaper stated that Samoyeds are useful animals [1] At the beginning of the Space Age, scientists placed a white dog inside Sputnik II [2] The dog, Laika, was a Samoyed, a breed known for its sweet disposition, [3] Samoyeds ‘were originally used by nomadic people in Siberia to herd reindeer and to pull sleds [4] However, this animal from the former Soviet Union accomplished anew task. [5] Laika became the first living creature to orbit our planet, [6] Laika is also probably the first dog ever to be at an altitude of 1,050 miles above the earth. [7] We do not know exactly why Laika was chosen, but there are three possible reasons. [8] First, its husky build and heavy fur coat allow the Samoyed to stand changes in temperature. [9] Second, the Russians probably wanted a breed of dog from Russia [10] Third, its strength and intelligence probably helped the Samoyed endure the hardships of the trip B. Classifying Abstract and Concrete Nouns In the sentences below, underline the abstract nouns once and the concrete nouns twice. EX. 1. Do I need talent or luck to become an actor? 1, My sister and I go to the movies on weekends 2. She likes films that are full ofromance 3. Iprefer adventures with characters who show courage 4, Isthis film about people fighting for their freedom? 5. The Texans, along with many other people, fought with great bravery at the Alamo © Houghton ifn Harcourt Publehing Company 4