English Chapter 1
The plurals of nouns ending in s, x, z, ch, and sh are formed by adding
-es.
With some exceptions, the plural of nouns ending in o preceded by a consonant is formed by adding
-es.
The plural of a noun ending in o preceded by a vowel is formed by adding
-s.
It is necessary to cite a source because:
it is academically correct, it is proper to give the author credit, the idea, work, or material is someone else's
The plural form of life
lives
An example of an abstract noun is:
love (emotion)
Form the plural of compound nouns with more than one word or in hyphenated form by adding the appropriate plural inflection, -s or -es, to the
main part of the compound.
The plural form of man
men
The plural form of monkey
monkeys
What is meant by "citing a source?"
naming the source of the information
What is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea?
noun
A compound noun may be written as:
one word, two or more words, or as a hyphenated word
The possessive form of oxen
oxen's
The plural form of peach
peaches
riches: Singular or Plural? All the riches in the world cannot buy happiness.
plural
The plural form of post office
post offices
What adjective form or position is the *stared* word or phrase? "The woman at the desk is *competent*."
predicate
Located among the words that express something about the subject.
predicate position
A particular person, place, or thing within a general class is named by a
proper noun.
The plural form of railway
railways
The plural form of report
reports
The plural form of rodeo
rodeos
civics: Singular or Plural? A study of civics is helpful in preparing a student for life as an adult.
singular
The possessive form of sisters-in-law
sisters-in-law's
The plural form of studio
studios
The plural form of syllable
syllables
The plural form of tax
taxes
The possessive form of teacher
teacher's
Ideas, works, and words that are someone else's must be documented because:
they are someone's hard work, ideas, or words, they do not belong to the student, they are not original with the student
The plural form of tomato
tomatoes
The plural form of toy
toys
The plural form of trio
trios
Words are classified as parts of speech according to their
use in a sentence.
The plural form of valley
valleys
scissors: Singular or Plural? He sharpened all the scissors in the schoolroom.
Plural
The possessive form of Secretaries of State
Secretaries of State's
alumna: Singular or Plural? She is an alumna of Iowa State University.
Singular
analysis: Singular or Plural? An analysis of the situation will help solve the problem.
Singular
athletics: Singular or Plural? Athletics is recommended for high school students.
Singular
basis: Singular or Plural? The basis of their friendship was a common interest in travel.
Singular
means: Singular or Plural? Quick thinking is the means by which trouble is often avoided.
Singular
nucleus: Singular or Plural? A cell needs a nucleus in order to grow and divide into other cells.
Singular
series: Singular or Plural? A series of rainy days spoiled the camping trip.
Singular
The possessive form of "The fathers of Theresa and Marilyn."
Theresa's and Marilyn's fathers.
True or False? A good, clear, complete paraphrase must be cited.
True
True or False? A paraphrase, when used in an essay, must be cited because, although it is in your own words, it is still another's ideas or work.
True
True or False? A summary of a paragraph is much shorter than a paraphrase.
True
True or False? Citing a source is correct academic documentation of other people's ideas, words, or works.
True
True or False? Form the plural of some nouns by changing the spelling of the singular form of the word.
True
True or False? Plagiarism is an issue of a person's honesty and character.
True
True or False? Superlative means of the highest (or lowest) kind.
True
The plural form of dress
dresses
The plural form of father-in-law
fathers-in-law
The possessive form of friend
friend's
The possessive form of girls
girls'
The possessive form of guests
guests'
The plural form of hero
heroes
Make the word an adjective. "hero"
heroic
The possessive form of horse
horse's
The possessive form of dogs
dog's
nucleus: Singular or Plural? Nuclei of cells are located in different positions in different kind of cells
Plural
is made during research to tell the facts about the source one is using.
Documentation
True or False? A summary does not need to be cited as to its source because a summary is your own words.
False
True or False? Form the plural of compound nouns written as one word by adding the appropriate plural sign -s or -es to the first part of the word.
False
True or False? Plagiarism damages reputations and relationships.
False
True or False? There is no difference between paraphrasing and summarizing.
False
True or False? To be charged with plagiarism is a minor offense.
False
The possessive form of "The mother of Millie and Mike."
Millie and Mike's mother
alumna: Singular or Plural? The alumnae are having a fund-raising dinner
Plural
analysis: Singular or Plural? The experts prepared written analyses of the traffic problem.
Plural
basis: Singular or Plural? The bases for salvation rest upon Jesus' offering of forgiveness and a person's acceptance of his offer.
Plural
means: Singular or Plural? What are the means by which you are going to solve the problems?
Plural
A common noun that refers to a quality, state, idea, or action rather than a physical object
abstract noun
Nouns that name things that you cannot perceive by the senses are
abstract nouns
To form the irregular plural of some nouns ending in f or fe,
add -s.
Form the plural of a noun ending in y preceded by a vowel by
adding -s
A word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun is called a(n)
adjective
The plural form of ally
allies
What adjective form or position is the *stared* word or phrase? "The tree, *green and slender*, bent in the summer breeze."
appositive
Added to or following another as an explanation or identification.
appositive position
What adjective form or position is the *stared* word or phrase? "The *beautiful* girl is smiling."
attributive
Standing next to (in front of) another.
attributive position
Which information goes on a note card?
author's name and page number for information found
The plural form of belief
beliefs
The plural form of brush
brushes
The possessive form of businessmen
businessmen's
The plural form of buzz
buzzes
The plural form of chalkboard
chalkboards
To form the plural of many nouns ending in f or fe,
change the f or fe to v and add -es
Form the plural of a noun ending in y preceded by a consonant by
changing the y to i and adding -es
The plural form of child
children
A noun that names a group of more than one person, place, or thing.
collective noun
What adjective form or position is the *stared* word or phrase? "Snoopy is my favorite *comic-strip* character."
compound
Two or more words, joined by a hyphen, used as a single adjective to modify a noun
compound adjective
A noun that combines two or more words as a single noun is a(n)
compound noun
A noun that combines two or more words as a single noun.
compound noun
Cupful is an example of a(n)
compound noun
A noun naming a physical object that can be perceived by the senses.
concrete noun
What adjective form or position is the *stared* word or phrase? "A *warm, humid* breeze is blowing."
coordinate
The plural form of cupful
cupfuls
