Nouns, Pronouns and Appositives
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Nouns, Pronouns and Appositives
Part 1: Find and classify nouns
Underline every noun in each sentence. Then classify the named noun as common, proper, concrete, abstract or collective.
Word bank: common — teacher, book proper — Aotearoa, Hamilton concrete — tūī, waka abstract — courage, kindness collective — class, flock
Part 2: Replace repeated nouns
Rewrite the second sentence in each pair. Replace the repeated noun with a suitable pronoun. Tick Yes if the pronoun clearly refers to the correct noun.
Maia found Maia’s library book. ____________________ returned the book.
Yes, the reference is clear NoThe netball team practised after school. ____________________ improved quickly.
Yes, the reference is clear NoThe pūkeko crossed the path. ____________________ moved slowly.
Yes, the reference is clear NoLeo and Hana packed their lunches. ____________________ checked the bags.
Yes, the reference is clear NoPart 3: Appositives and your writing
An appositive is a word or phrase that renames or explains a noun. Underline the appositive in each sentence and write the noun it explains.
Word bank: class, team, coach, Aotearoa, courage, friendship, mountain, river, they, we, it, our
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