Homework Assignment Chapter 1 Part 7 7. Grammar/Mechanics Checkup 1: Nouns

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Homework Assignment Chapter 1 Part 7 7. Grammar/Mechanics Checkup 1: Nouns Identify whether the bold term is an abstract or concrete noun. The notion that he should be promoted is ridiculous. Con... crete noun Abstract noun Points: 1 / 1 Close Explanation Explanation: Concrete nouns name specific objects that can be seen, heard, felt, tasted, or smelled. Abstract nouns name ideas, qualities, or concepts. Notion is an abstract noun. Determine whether the bold term is a proper or common noun. Madden Publishing is located downtown. Proper noun Common noun Points: 1 / 1 Close Explanation Explanation: Proper nouns name specific persons, places, or things and are always capitalized. All other nouns are common and are not capitalized. Downtown is a location and a common noun. Which of the following are correctly spelled plural nouns? Check all that apply. CPA’s Copiers Faxes Programes Bosses Companys Points: 1 / 1 Close Explanation Explanation: To form plural nouns, follow these guidelines: add es to nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, or sh; add s to most numerals, letters, degrees, and abbreviations; and drop the y and add ies to nouns ending in y if y is preceded by a consonant. Collective nouns may be considered singular or plural depending on their action. Choose the appropriate verb for the bold noun in the following sentence. The team is meeting next Monday at 9:00 AM. Points: 1 / 1 Close Explanation Explanation: In this sentence, team is a collective singular noun. The members are acting as a unit. Choose the correct noun form to complete the sentence. This study source was downloaded by 100000784424693 from CourseHero.com on 05-28-2021 05:46:48 GMT -05:00 https://www.coursehero.com/file/27849406/Chapter-1-homework-part-7docx/ This study resource was share [Show More]

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