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What are Nouns?
It is not easy to define a noun.
· The simple definition is:

· Another (more complicated) way of recognizing a noun is by its:


1) Noun Ending
There are certain word endings that show that a word is a noun, for example:

endings that might signal a noun are:

2) Position in Sentence
· Nouns often come after a determiner or noun marker
· List at least six noun determiners
Nouns often come after one or more _______________________

3) Function in a Sentence
Countable Nouns
Countable nouns are easy to recognize. They are things that__________________
List examples of countable nouns.

List some singular countable nouns.

List some plural countable nouns

Uncountable NounsUncountable nouns are substances, concepts etc that we cannot divide _________________________________________ Give some examples of uncountable nouns.
Nouns that can be Countable and UncountableSometimes, the same noun can be countable and uncountable, often with a change of meaning.Give some examples of nouns that can be countable and non-count.What is a proper noun? Give the definition.What is the rule about using capital letters with proper nouns?What are the rules for using The with proper nouns?







What are Verbs?
How are verbs sometimes described?
What might be the shortest sentence in English?
What is a main verb?
What is a helping or auxillary verb?

What is a transitive verb?

What is a linking verb?

What is a regular verb?

What is an irregular verb?

What is tense?

Practice what you have learned:Underline the subject of each sentence with a single line; underline the verb with a double line.
1. Everybody had a great time.
2. My boyfriend and I danced all evening to the latest music.
3. After the party, we went out for pizza with a group of friends.
4. I was very hungry after so much dancing.
5. I ate four pieces of pizza.
6. My boyfriend drove me home from the restaurant.
7. We talked in the car for a while.
8. He left at 3:00 in the morning.
9. Of course, I fell asleep right away and slept until noon on Saturday.
10. The dog barked all night.

Underline the subject with a single line and the verb or the verb phrase with a double line.
1. This morning, Mark and I are working on our research projects for English.
2. We have been surfing the Net for two hours.
3. At this point, Mark has found only two web sites with useful information.
4. I am unhappy with the results of my search, too.
5. We will go to the library during the afternoon for more research material.
6. The library has a lot of different reference materials on all kinds of topics.
7. We will have no trouble finding information on the topic of euthanasia.
8. Once, our English instructor assigned that topic to another class.
9. Unfortunately, one student did not understand the teacher.
10. Instead of euthanasia, she wrote on youth in Asia!

Then underline the subject of each sentence with a single line; underline the verb or verb phrase with a double line.
I have decided to adopt a healthier lifestyle. For one thing, I intend to change a lot of bad habits. I will quit smoking. I will not eat junk food. I will stop staying up until the early hours of the morning. For another thing, I am planning to start an exercise program. Every day, I will exercise with weights for a half-hour. On Saturday and Sunday, I am going to walk or jog for an hour. In addition, I will learn to eat healthier foods. Already, I have been thinking about ways to improve my diet. I will enjoy more fruits and vegetables. I am also going to eat less red meat. I will reduce my fat intake to a healthy level, as well.

When shall I start this plan? Umm . . . tomorrow might be a good time. On second thought, should I wait a little longer? After all, I still have not eaten the five chocolate bars and the two giant bags of chips in the cupboard. It would be wrong to waste that food. And there is still a carton of cigarettes in my bureau drawer. I should finish that. And maybe too much sudden exertion would be bad for my health. After a little reflection, I can see the truth. I should certainly wait for another week, at the very least. Wish me luck with my self-improvement plan!
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