Common Core: 3rd Grade English Language Arts : English Grammar and Usage in Writing and Speaking: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1
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Example Question #21 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1
Which sentence below uses the proper plural of the noun elf?
The elfs were busy making toys in the North Pole's workshop.
The elffs were busy making toys in the North Pole's workshop.
The elfes were busy making toys in the North Pole's workshop.
The elves were busy making toys in the North Pole's workshop.
The elves were busy making toys in the North Pole's workshop.
"Plural" means to have more than one. For most words, we add an "s" to the end of the word to make it plural. These words are known as regular plural nouns. Some plurals are irregular. They don't follow the rules, so you must remember each one. Some plural forms are the same as their singular forms, and some plural forms change the spelling. The word "elf" when made plural is an irregular plural known and the spelling changes. To make the word "elf" plural, you must drop the -f and add -ves to the ending in its place.
Example Question #22 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1
Which sentence below uses the proper plural of the noun tooth?
I can't believe that I lost three teeth in the last month!
I can't believe that I lost three tooths in the last month!
I can't believe that I lost three tooth in the last month!
I can't believe that I lost three toothes in the last month!
I can't believe that I lost three teeth in the last month!
“Plural” means to have more than one. For most words, we add an “s” to the end of the word to make it plural. These words are known as regular plural nouns. Some plurals are irregular. They don’t follow the rules, so you must remember each one. Some plural forms are the same as their singular forms, and some plural forms change the spelling. The word “tooth” when made plural is an irregular plural known and the spelling changes. To make the word “tooth” plural, you must drop the -oo and add -ee in its place.
Example Question #23 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1
Which sentence below uses the proper plural of the noun wolf?
Wolves are relatives to the domestic dogs we keep as pets.
Wolfes are relatives to the domestic dogs we keep as pets.
Wolvs are relatives to the domestic dogs we keep as pets.
Wolfs are relatives to the domestic dogs we keep as pets.
Wolves are relatives to the domestic dogs we keep as pets.
“Plural” means to have more than one. For most words, we add an “s” to the end of the word to make it plural. These words are known as regular plural nouns. Some plurals are irregular. They don’t follow the rules, so you must remember each one. Some plural forms are the same as their singular forms, and some plural forms change the spelling. The word “wolf” when made plural is an irregular plural known and the spelling changes. To make the word “wolf” plural, you must drop the -f and add -ves to the ending in its place.
Example Question #24 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1
Which sentence below uses the proper plural of the noun woman?
The ten woman met for dinner and then attended a concert together.
The ten women met for dinner and then attended a concert together.
The ten woman's met for dinner and then attended a concert together.
The ten womans met for dinner and then attended a concert together.
The ten women met for dinner and then attended a concert together.
“Plural” means to have more than one. For most words, we add an “s” to the end of the word to make it plural. These words are known as regular plural nouns. Some plurals are irregular. They don’t follow the rules, so you must remember each one. Some plural forms are the same as their singular forms, and some plural forms change the spelling. The word “woman” when made plural is an irregular plural known and the spelling changes. To make the word “woman” plural, you must drop the -a and add -e in its place.
Example Question #25 : English Grammar And Usage In Writing And Speaking: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1
Which sentence below uses the proper plural of the noun child?
The children couldn't agree on which movie to see, so they went to the park instead.
The childran couldn't agree on which movie to see, so they went to the park instead.
The childes couldn't agree on which movie to see, so they went to the park instead.
The childs couldn't agree on which movie to see, so they went to the park instead.
The children couldn't agree on which movie to see, so they went to the park instead.
“Plural” means to have more than one. For most words, we add an “s” to the end of the word to make it plural. These words are known as regular plural nouns. Some plurals are irregular. They don’t follow the rules, so you must remember each one. Some plural forms are the same as their singular forms, and some plural forms change the spelling. The word “child” when made plural is an irregular plural known and the spelling changes. To make the word “child” plural, you must add-ren to the ending in its place.
Example Question #1 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
she
beauty
run
Drew
beauty
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.
"beauty" is an abstract noun. It is a quality.
"run" is a verb.
"she" is a pronoun.
"Drew" is a noun.
Example Question #2 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
Skip
Run
Happy
Charlie
Happy
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.
"Happy" is an abstract noun. It is a feeling.
Example Question #3 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
Scared
She
Jump
Jessica
Scared
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.
"Scared" is an abstract noun. It is a feeling.
Example Question #2 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
Coldness
Lindsey
Florida
Sarah
Coldness
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.
"Coldness" is an abstract noun. It is a quality.
Example Question #3 : Use Abstract Nouns: Ccss.Ela Literacy.L.3.1.C
Select the answer choice that is an abstract noun
Bravery
She
Him
He
Bravery
An abstract noun is an idea, concept, quality, or feelings. An abstract noun is not an actual object or thing.
"Bravery" is an abstract noun. It is a quality.
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