Exercise 1

Study these sentences and underline the common nouns.

1. Our pet collapsed on the sofa.
2. The story I read was quite thrilling.
3. He reached out for the last apple.
4. Some robbers broke into the shop and ordered customers to he down.
5. Soon after they had dashed out, the police pursued them.
6. Then, he fell off the tree, so did the hive!
7. I asked a question and I demand an answer, boy!
8. We worship in a big church.
9. Just then, he felt sharp pain on his left arm and then on his leg!
Exercise 2

Study these sentences and underline the proper nouns. ,

1. Musoka is an obedient boy.
2. The football match will take place next Friday.
3. Chimuka, which apple tree are you referring to?
4. River Nile is the longest river in the world.
5. Good morning, class, my name is Miss Malama.
6. Many people would like to visit America, specifically New York City.
7. Easter is the holiest festival, celebrated by all Christians.
8. The Great Rift Valley extends for thousands and thousands of miles.

Abstract nouns
Not all nouns name a person, thing or place. Some nouns state feelings, qualities
or emotions. For example: love, advice, happiness, fear, kindness and wisdom.
These nouns cannot be seen, touched or be held. They are called abstract nouns
Exercise 3

Study these sentences and underline the abstract nouns:

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1. I like listening to music.
2. When your heart is filled with sadness, read your / /I
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3. Fear ran its icy fingers down his spine. £
4. Where there is love, everyone is happy. 1 AV

). Make sure you do not lose interest in your studies.

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