Sort each noun by type — Common, Proper, or Collective.
Sort it!
Brahmaputra
audience
notebook
orchestra
Kolkata
regiment
Sundarbans
Diwali
Rabindranath Tagore
jury
Common
write the words here
Proper
write the words here
Collective
write the words here
2
Sort each noun — Countable or Uncountable?
Sort it!
information
chair
advice
luggage
traffic
vehicle
furniture
battery
fact
suggestion
Countable
write the words here
Uncountable
write the words here
3
Sort each already-possessive noun by WHICH apostrophe rule made it that way.
Sort it!
1the men's team
2the puppy's basket
3the doctor's clinic
4the teacher's desk
5the children's playground
6the mice's hiding place
7the students' library
8the farmers' fields
9the birds' nests
10the players' jerseys
Singular noun + 's
write sentence numbers here
Plural noun ending in -s + apostrophe only
write sentence numbers here
Irregular plural + 's
write sentence numbers here
4
Rewrite each phrase using an apostrophe ('s) to show ownership.
Rewrite it!
1.The badge of the officer was pinned crookedly.
2.The tail feathers of the peacock shimmered in the sun.
3.The saddle of the horse slipped during the race.
4.The uniform of the guard was neatly pressed.
5.The recipe of my grandmother is written on an old card.
5
Rewrite each phrase using an apostrophe to show that the OWNERS are a plural group already ending in -s. Remember: a plural ending in -s takes only an apostrophe, not 's.
Rewrite it!
1.The uniforms of the soldiers were dusty after the march.
2.The opinions of the neighbours were very different.
3.The nests of the sparrows were blown down by the wind.
4.The stalls of the vendors lined the busy street.
5.The classroom of the students was decorated for the festival.
6
Rewrite each phrase using an apostrophe. These owners are IRREGULAR plurals (they don't end in -s), so they take 's just like a singular noun would.
Rewrite it!
1.The antlers of the deer were tangled in the branches.
2.The wool of the sheep was sheared before summer.
3.The laughter of the children filled the park.
4.The opinions of the women were heard at the village meeting.
5.The tiny paws of the mice left marks in the flour.
7
Rewrite each phrase using an apostrophe. These are NAMES that already end in -s, so you may add just an apostrophe, or 's — write the full sentence either way, but stay consistent.
Rewrite it!
1.The essay of Silas won first prize in the competition.
2.The paintings of Lucas were displayed at the school fair.
3.The farmhouse of the Biswas family stands beside the canal.
4.The shop of Mr Ramos sells fresh bread every morning.
5.The garden of Ms Menezes is full of roses in March.
8
Fill in the blank with the correct possessive form of the noun given in brackets. Write just the missing word.
Rewrite it!
1.The office overlooks the school playground. (Principal)
2.The tails swished together in the barn. (horses)
3.The decision surprised everyone in court. (jury)
4. favourite subject is Science. (Priyanka)
5.The roof leaked during the storm. (bus)
9
Fill in the blank with the correct collective noun from the box. Write just the missing word. (Word box: herd, flock, jury, choir, fleet, swarm, band, bunch)
Rewrite it!
1.The of musicians played at the wedding.
2.She bought a of bananas from the market.
3.The of sheep huddled together during the storm.
4.A of fishing boats set out before sunrise.
5.The school practised carols for the Christmas concert.
10
Read each complete sentence. Find every noun in it, then write whether each one is Common or Proper.
Label the Parts!
1.Rina and her brother visited the museum in Jaipur last Sunday.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
List every noun in the sentence and label each one Common or Proper.
2.The captain of the team, Meera, scored the winning goal at the stadium.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
List every noun in the sentence and label each one Common or Proper.
3.The teacher asked Arjun to close the window before the storm reached Mumbai.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
List every noun in the sentence and label each one Common or Proper.
4.During Diwali, our neighbours light small lamps outside every house.
Subject
Verb
Object(s)
List every noun in the sentence and label each one Common or Proper.
11
Sort each noun — Abstract (a quality, feeling, or idea you cannot touch) or Concrete (something you can see or touch).
Sort it!
umbrella
courage
kindness
patience
elephant
mountain
honesty
notebook
happiness
bicycle
Abstract
write the words here
Concrete
write the words here
12
Fill in the blank with the correct abstract noun formed from the word in brackets. Write just the missing word.
Rewrite it!
1.The firefighter was praised for her during the rescue. (brave)
2.The whole village celebrated the team's in the finals. (victorious)
3.Her was clear when she returned the lost purse. (honest)
4.The old farmer is known for his with young children. (patient)
5.The prisoners longed for their . (free)
13
Answer these questions about abstract nouns.
Answer it!
1.Name one abstract noun that describes a feeling, and use it in a sentence about something that happened to you.
2.Write a sentence using the abstract noun 'honesty' about a time someone told the truth even though it was hard.
3.Write a sentence using the abstract noun 'courage'.
4.Explain in 2-3 sentences what an abstract noun is, and why it is different from a noun like 'chair' or 'dog'.
14
Explain each apostrophe rule using your own examples — write a full sentence for each answer.
Answer it!
1.A name like 'James' already ends in -s. Write a sentence showing something that belongs to James, using an apostrophe correctly.
2.Explain in 2-3 sentences why 'the cat's whiskers' and 'the cats' whiskers' mean two different things, even though they sound almost the same when spoken aloud.
3.Why does 'the boy's bag' use 's, but 'the boys' bag' (belonging to several boys) uses only an apostrophe? Explain the difference.
4.Write one sentence showing a single teacher's book, and a second sentence showing the SAME book belonging to two teachers together.
5.'Children' and 'women' don't end in -s even though they're plural. Explain why their possessive forms still need 's, not just an apostrophe.
15
Write your own sentences using the possessive rules you have learnt.
Answer it!
1.Find one object in your school bag right now and write a sentence showing that it is yours, using a possessive form.
2.Write a sentence using the possessive form of 'men' or 'women'.
3.Write a sentence about something that belongs to your best friend, using 's correctly.
4.Write a sentence using the possessive form of a name that ends in -s (you may invent a name).
5.Write a sentence about something that belongs to a whole class of students, using the plural possessive rule correctly.
