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Application 1-1 NAME

Plurals

Directions: Write the plural of the noun given in parentheses.

■ Three of the (wife) started their own e-businesses. wives

1. (Piano) of that quality are extremely rare.

2. Alex’s memo contains too many (I).
3. All three (survey) will be completed by June.
4. More than 500 (woman) attended the rally.
5. Several well-qualified (person) have applied for that position.
6. Six (agency) were involved in this project.
7. Mr. Bartell and Mr. Hilton are (brother-in-law).
8. Mr. Berman’s (tooth) were chipped in the accident.
9. Both of the (too) in the fourth paragraph are misspelled.
10. Each of the (city) will organize a fall festival.
11. Many ranchers in the Southwest raise (sheep).
12. Miss Carlisle ordered new (latch) for all of the interior doors.
13. Mrs. Edwards will explain the (basis) for her recommendations.
14. Twenty (house) were destroyed by the tornado.
15. Ms. Dalton provided in-depth (analysis) of the major problems.
16. Ms. Garnett’s letter complimented (Mr.) Knight and Tolbert.
17. Several (study) were conducted before construction began.
18. Some natural (phenomenon) are extremely destructive.
19. The promotion (criterion) are available in the human resources office.
20. Twenty-four (church) are raising funds for the flood victims.
21. The marketing (survey) were completed in April.
22. Several (species) of monkeys were on display.
23. The caterer was supposed to provide blue (tablecloth) for the banquet.
24. Two new (chief of staff) were employed by the hospital.
25. In the (valley) of Tennessee, we visited several quaint towns.
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Application 1-2 NAME

Possessive Forms of Nouns

Directions: Write the possessive form of the noun in parentheses. Leave each noun as shown in the
singular or plural form.
■ The (members) participation was greatly appreciated.
members’

1. Both (employees) records were outstanding.

2. The (child) parents met with the principal.
3. The (presidents) staffs will collaborate on that project.
4. Our (state) income tax rate decreased last year.
5. That (corporation) stock value increased greatly.
6. The governor has the (people) support.
7. The manager asked for the (employees) opinions.
8. Janet (Cass) car was stolen.
9. The two (teams) records were very similar.
10. They felt that the (judges) decisions were fair.
11. Our (receptionist) handling of visitors is extremely professional.
12. The injured (parties) attorney will review the case.
13. The News & Record will publish the (legislator) voting record.
14. In that industry, (executives) salaries are higher than average.
15. The defendant agreed with the (judge) decision.
16. The (agency) treasurer kept accurate records.
17. The (scientists) recommendations were widely accepted.
18. After the lesson, the (children) interest increased greatly.
19. Many (farmers) crops were damaged by the flood.
20. Their (wives) attitudes were understandable.
21. Mr. (Fritz) daughter is a concert pianist.
22. The sale on (ladies) shoes was held last Saturday.
23. This (year) harvest was far above normal.
24. Because of her (brother-in-law) accident, Sarah postponed her vacation.
25. That (class) assignment was both educational and enjoyable.
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Application 1-3 NAME

Possessive Forms of Nouns

PA RT A
Directions: Revise each of the following sentences, replacing the of-phrase with the possessive form of the
noun.
■ The reports of the managers were well written.
The managers’ reports were well written.

1. The fence of my neighbor needs to be painted.

2. The new offices of the staff will be ready for occupancy on Monday.

3. All firms must comply with the regulations of the agency.

4. The chairperson of the committee provided excellent leadership.

5. The meeting of the stockholders will be held in New Orleans.

PA RT B
Directions: Revise each of the following sentences, replacing the possessive noun with an of-phrase.
■ The club’s dues were increased.
The dues of the club were increased.

1. Ms. Norton will review the applicants’ résumés.

2. The firm’s legal counsel reviewed the new policy.

3. The president’s speech was well received.

4. The agency’s policies will be reviewed in December.

5. The building’s elevator is inspected regularly.

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Application 1-4 NAME

Possessive Forms of Nouns

Directions: Underline the possessive noun errors in the following sentences, and write your corrections in
the space provided. The errors include improper use, improper placement, and omission of the apostrophe, as
well as incorrect spelling of possessive forms and missing of-phrases.
■ Place the display of mens’ shoes near the main entrance. men’s

1. Miss Hunter interviewed the applicants in Ken Bass office.

2. That advertising agencies’ staff is energetic and creative.

3. The employees participated in designing the office’s layout.

4. The two student’s work was outstanding.

5. Childrens’ jackets will be on sale next weekend.

6. He appreciated Mrs. Costello arranging the meeting.

7. Please order an adequate supply of women accessories.

8. When the executives meeting adjourned, they left for lunch.

9. The jewelry store accepted the couples deposit on the ring.

10. Economists forecasts are not always accurate.

11. Mr. Burtness training will begin on Tuesday.

12. Mr. Yarnell questioned that manager decision.

13. The legislatures recess will be brief.

14. Their teacher appreciated the students efforts.

15. The old cars hood was missing.

16. Messrs. Tourney and Quinn accepted the mayor invitation.

17. Sherry and Bob gift shop carries Roseville pottery.

18. That departments office will be remodeled next year.

19. The IRS has the right to audit taxpayers returns.

20. The two scientists findings disagreed.

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Application 1-5 NAME

Common and Proper Nouns

Directions: Underline all of the common nouns in the following sentences. Circle all of the proper nouns
(and parts of proper nouns) that should be capitalized. (Many of the proper nouns contain more than one
word.)
■ Each state in the united states has its own constitution.
1. Charleston, south carolina, is famous as a port and as a city of great beauty and historic interest.
2. During july, my family will be at the beach.
3. Global airlines offers excellent service to many cities throughout the world.
4. The northwestern railroad carries both agricultural and manufactured goods.
5. Almost all large banks hold membership in the federal deposit insurance corporation .
6. International consultants, inc., serves clients from every state in the nation as well as from many
foreign countries.
7. Many of their products are manufactured by western industries, which has factories in many parts of the
united states.
8. The capital of north carolina is raleigh.
9. Some mutual funds, such as the smythe varney fund, charge their investors only small administrative
fees.
10. The fundamental purpose of the united hospital corporation is to improve the quality of health care in
the communities it serves.
11. The hunt motor corporation makes trucks that are widely recognized for their efficiency and dependability.
12. The federal reserve board sets regulations for the operation of the federal federal reserve system.
13. The international bank of new york has offices in europe, south america, and africa, as well as in many
cities in the united states .
14. The purpose of the declaration of independence was both to announce the separation of the colonies
from great britain and to explain the reasons for their separation.
15. In new york city , fifth avenue is just as famous for retail stores as wall street is for financial institutions.
16. People who visit new york city should plan to spend at least one full day at the american museum of
natural history .
17. The drug enforcement administration is an agency of the department of justice.
18. The equal employment opportunity commission has offices in every large city in the nation.
19. The goal of organizations like the world wildlife fund and the sierra club is to protect the environment.
20. Among the most creative people who have ever lived are albert einstein, in science; william shakespeare,
in literature; and wolfgang amadeus mozart, in music.
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Application 1-6 NAME

Concrete and Abstract Nouns

Directions: Underline all of the concrete nouns and circle all of the abstract nouns in the following
sentences.
■ Ms. Snider was rewarded for her honesty.

1. Dependability is a desirable quality in any employee.

2. The objectivity of their report impressed Mr. Marshall.

3. The proposal is easy to understand because of its simplicity .

4. The cooperation of all members enabled the committee to complete its work promptly.

5. The impracticality of his proposal was pointed out by Mrs. Westley.

6. The vice president praised Sarah Darnell for her intelligence and initiative.

7. There are two obvious inconsistencies in his employment application.

8. A democracy cannot function effectively without informed citizens.

9. Competition forces most companies to improve their products continuously.

10. The complexity of the new regulations confused many employees.

11. Effective writers proofread and revise their messages with great care.

12. Her enthusiasm for her work is contagious.

13. The accuracy of the data base has been questioned.

14. Executives universally condemn lack of clarity and conciseness in writing.

15. His tenacity and statesmanship are now widely recognized.

16. All of the employees in that department received raises because of their cooperativeness.

17. The accuracy of their report was praised by the director.

18. The company succeeded because of the loyalty of its employees.

19. The helpfulness and professionalism of the counselors were appreciated.

20. The necessity for accurate information is obvious.

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Application 1-7 NAME

Collective Nouns

Directions: Write the collective noun that appears in each of the following sentences.
■ The cast will hold its dress rehearsal on May 15. cast

1. For their next road tour, the choir will reserve their own hotel rooms.
2. In September, the faculty were sent questionnaires, which were to be
returned by October 31.
3. The baseball team are responsible for purchasing their own uniforms.
4. The council have frequently disagreed among themselves about that
issue.
5. The orchestra has agreed to play three concerts in July.
6. The board is in the process of electing a new chairperson.
7. The construction crew will need approximately three weeks to complete
the project.
8. My family have decided to take separate vacations this year.
9. During January’s meeting, the committee adopted new bylaws.
10. At the end of the second act, the audience gave them a standing ovation.
11. Did you say that the congregation has already approved the building plans?
12. Last November, their chorus won second prize in the state competition.
13. On Thursday, our softball team won the league championship.
14. Our staff have received many awards for their outstanding contributions.
15. Mr. Romerez reported that the panel has not yet reviewed all of the
evidence.
16. In New Orleans, the band visited Preservation Hall.
17. The class have selected the topics for their reports.
18. The club decided to hold an auction to raise money for the hospital.
19. The Garrett family is planning its tenth reunion
20. The bailiff announced that the jury has reached its verdict.
21. Before the convention, our delegation met to review the candidates’
credentials.
22. Every month, that group of researchers meets to discuss new findings.
23. On Friday, our department usually dresses much more casually.
24. During the debates, the public enthusiastically supported the incumbent.
25. The poll shows that the electorate will not support the bond referendum.
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Application 1-8 NAME

Use of Nouns

Directions: Write the abbreviation that represents the use of the italicized noun.

s. = subject app. = appositive

d.o. = direct object d.a. = direct address
i.o. = indirect object n.a. = noun as adjective
p.n. = predicate noun p.m. = possessive modifier
o.p. = object of preposition n.adv. = noun as adverb

■ William Daugherty is a well-known economist. p.n.

1. The new members will receive their instructions on Wednesday.

2. Many of our members receive three or more newsletters each week.
3. Cranston Industries pays its employees competitive salaries.
4. Your order was received by our branch office on Tuesday.
5. Eleanor Webster, an archeologist, works for the Historic Preservation
Society.
6. Last year, three major utility companies requested rate increases.
7. Naomi Taylor was elected to serve on the city council.
8. The Elmwood Homeowner’s Association submitted a petition to the county
council.
9. The president was dissatisfied with the consultant’s report.
10. Your proposal, Ms. Hewing, will be presented at our next meeting.
11. Our attorney, Shirley Halston, will attend the hearing.
12. James Cameron gave the committee two suggestions.
13. After the conference, 350 members picketed the mayor’s office.
14. Your suggestions, Ms. Dalton, are always extremely helpful.
15. George Arlington was the winner of the grand prize.
16. Mr. Blanton’s reaction to the recommendation was positive.
17. The economic power of consumer organizations has increased.
18. The least expensive children’s tickets cost $3.25.
19. Their representative is a widely published conservationist.
20. The Student Union Board held its election last Friday.
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A Cumulative Activity NAME

Directions: This letter contains 12 errors in the use of nouns. Underline each error, and write your
correction above the error.

September 1, 20--

Mr. John Albanese, Manager

Purchasing Department
Regent Discount Stores
432 West Elm Street
Austin, TX 78701-4321

Dear Mr. Albanese

Is your companies warehouse overflowing with slow-moving itemes that occupy valuable

storage space needed for profit-making product’s?

If changes in your customers purchasing pattern’s have left your firms inventory

outdated, Curtis Brother’s has the solution to your companies dilemma.

We will accept consignment of your firms’ slow-moving merchandise, sell it at one of

the countries largest auction’s, and charge you only 15 percent of the sales price.

To obtain a brochure explaining the detailes of our services, please call (800) 555-1876.

Sincerely

CURTIS BROTHERS, INC.

Arnold Curtis, President

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