Grammar In Action: Nouns, Plural Nouns and Possessive Nouns

The video tutorial covers the basics of nouns, including their types, such as proper and possessive nouns, and rules for forming plural nouns. It also explains the use of commas in writing. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of grammar in effective communication.

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• city

• dog

• New York

• happiness

What is the correct possessive form of 'dog'?

• doges'

• doges

• dog's

• dogs

How do you make the word 'bus' possessive?

• buss

• bus's

• bus'

• buses

What is the plural form of 'box'?

• boxen

• boxies

• boxes

• boxs

Which of the following words is an irregular plural noun?

• mice

• houses

• cats

• dogs

How do you form the plural of a word ending in 'y' preceded by a consonant?

• Change 'y' to 'ies'

• Change 'y' to 'ys'

• Add 'es'

• Add 's'

Where should a comma be placed in the sentence: 'The fast exciting roller coaster was fun'?

• After 'fast'

• After 'exciting'

• After 'roller'

• After 'coaster'

In which of the following sentences is a comma used correctly?

• July 4th 2016

• Dear Mr. Jones

• The pizza is hot spicy and delicious

• The butterfly is a gentle beautiful insect

Which sentence correctly uses commas to separate items in a list?

• Mom needs lettuce tomatoes, and peppers to make a salad.

• Mom needs lettuce, tomatoes and peppers to make a salad.

• Mom needs lettuce, tomatoes, and peppers to make a salad.

• Mom needs lettuce tomatoes and peppers to make a salad.

What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

• To end a sentence

• To separate ideas or elements

• To indicate a question

• To show possession