Saturday, August 29, 2009
Adjectives
What are adjectives?
1) words that are used to clarify a noun.
2) can be one word or a group of words.
3) sometimes used with certain verbs (such as the verb "to be" - 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were').
- used to clarify the subject that is doing the action.
4) to describe color, material, shape, size, amount, price, quality, origin, personality, weight, temperature, weight, age, direction, etc.
Uses of Adjectives
1) placed before the noun.
2) can be used with all forms of nouns
Examples:
a) Adjectives with nouns:
(i) My mother is a beautiful woman.
(ii) John is driving an expensive car.
(i) My mother is a beautiful woman.
(ii) John is driving an expensive car.
(iii) Father bought me a new notebook.
b) Adjectives with verbs:
(i) The principal is strict but kind.
(ii) That storybook is very interesting.
(i) The principal is strict but kind.
(ii) That storybook is very interesting.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Marie (Potato People)
Using the notes below to help you, write about Marie in the novel ‘Potato People' by Angela Wright. Say why you admire her.
young – about sixteen years old – dark hair – bright, shining eyes – strong-willed – independent – knew what she wanted – tried to get it – wanted – go to America
brave and daring – went into – house – stole food – almost got caught – travelled alone until – met Patrick – adventurous – fun-loving – liked to have fun – enjoyed reading the future – told Patrick’s future from – palm – intelligent and determined – held Patrick back when Sean – arrested – advised him – stay away
Marie was a young girl of about sixteen years. She had dark hair and bright, shining eyes. She was strong-willed and independent. She knew what she wanted and tried to get it. She wanted to go to America.
She was brave and daring. One night she went into a house and stole food. She almost got caught. She travelled alone until she met Patrick.
She was adventurous and fun-loving. She liked to have fun and enjoyed reading the future. She told Patrick’s future from his palm. She was intelligent and determined. She held Patrick back when Sean was arrested and advised him to stay away to avoid being caught too.
young – about sixteen years old – dark hair – bright, shining eyes – strong-willed – independent – knew what she wanted – tried to get it – wanted – go to America
brave and daring – went into – house – stole food – almost got caught – travelled alone until – met Patrick – adventurous – fun-loving – liked to have fun – enjoyed reading the future – told Patrick’s future from – palm – intelligent and determined – held Patrick back when Sean – arrested – advised him – stay away
Marie was a young girl of about sixteen years. She had dark hair and bright, shining eyes. She was strong-willed and independent. She knew what she wanted and tried to get it. She wanted to go to America.
She was brave and daring. One night she went into a house and stole food. She almost got caught. She travelled alone until she met Patrick.
She was adventurous and fun-loving. She liked to have fun and enjoyed reading the future. She told Patrick’s future from his palm. She was intelligent and determined. She held Patrick back when Sean was arrested and advised him to stay away to avoid being caught too.
Sean (Potato People)
Using the notes below to help you, write a few sentences about Sean in the novel ‘Potato People' by Angela Wright.
- tall man with flaming red hair – once from a rich and powerful family – home replaced by Lord Egham’s castle – now owned nothing – only rags – ‘a lord without a land and a general without an army’
- spent time playing – Irish harp and singing beautiful, sad songs – told Patrick to leave – Skullgoragh - never return
- daring and willful – murdered Mr Graystone – stole money from him – believed the money to be rightfully his – later gave Patrick the money for his fare – sail to America – bought him – food and drinks – Cork
- arrested – hanged for – murder – robbery
Sean was a tall man with flaming red hair. He was once from a rich and powerful family. His home was replaced by Lord Egham’s castle. He now owned nothing, only the rags on his back. He was ‘a lord without a land and a general without an army’.
He spent a lot of time playing the Irish harp and singing beautiful, sad songs. After the village was destroyed, he told Patrick to leave Skullgoragh and never return.
We see Sean as daring and willful. He murdered Mr Graystone and stole money from him because he believed the money was rightfully his. He later gave Patrick the money for his fare to sail to America and bought him food and drinks at Cork.
Later we learn that he is arrested and hanged for robbery and murder.
- tall man with flaming red hair – once from a rich and powerful family – home replaced by Lord Egham’s castle – now owned nothing – only rags – ‘a lord without a land and a general without an army’
- spent time playing – Irish harp and singing beautiful, sad songs – told Patrick to leave – Skullgoragh - never return
- daring and willful – murdered Mr Graystone – stole money from him – believed the money to be rightfully his – later gave Patrick the money for his fare – sail to America – bought him – food and drinks – Cork
- arrested – hanged for – murder – robbery
Sean was a tall man with flaming red hair. He was once from a rich and powerful family. His home was replaced by Lord Egham’s castle. He now owned nothing, only the rags on his back. He was ‘a lord without a land and a general without an army’.
He spent a lot of time playing the Irish harp and singing beautiful, sad songs. After the village was destroyed, he told Patrick to leave Skullgoragh and never return.
We see Sean as daring and willful. He murdered Mr Graystone and stole money from him because he believed the money was rightfully his. He later gave Patrick the money for his fare to sail to America and bought him food and drinks at Cork.
Later we learn that he is arrested and hanged for robbery and murder.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Guided Writing - A Speech
Your teacher is retiring. You have been asked to give a speech at her farewell party. Using the notes below, write your speech in not less than 100 words.
Puan Salmah – fifty-eight tomorrow – retiring – thirty-five years teaching – twenty years in this school – in charge of English Society and Library – excellent teacher – great wisdom and knowledge – dedicated – diligent – determined – inspiration to many – friend to all – good example – will miss her – cheerful, caring and compassionate – motherly – thank and wish her well – accept small gift – token of appreciation – happy birthday – happy retirement and God bless.
A very good morning to ______________, the Principal, teachers and fellow students. I have been given the honour and privilege of saying a few words this morning as we wish farewell to one of our dearest and most dedicated teachers, Puan Salmah.
As you already know, Puan Salmah will be ______________ and she will be ___________ after ______________ of teaching. She has served in many schools and she began her service here ________________ ago as one of the pioneer teachers of this school. She has been in charge of the __________________ . she has been an __________________ teacher who has managed to share with us her great ____________________ and _______________ .
___________ in her duties, ______________ in her work and _____________ to help the students, she is good ___________ to many and an ______________ to all who have had the privilege of knowing her. We will certainly _________________ her ___________, __________ and _________________ ways. We would like Puan Salmah to ___________ this small _____________ as a _____________ of our ________________ . We wish her a very __________________ and also a happy ______________. ______________ you, dear Puan Salmah.
Thank you.
Puan Salmah – fifty-eight tomorrow – retiring – thirty-five years teaching – twenty years in this school – in charge of English Society and Library – excellent teacher – great wisdom and knowledge – dedicated – diligent – determined – inspiration to many – friend to all – good example – will miss her – cheerful, caring and compassionate – motherly – thank and wish her well – accept small gift – token of appreciation – happy birthday – happy retirement and God bless.
A very good morning to ______________, the Principal, teachers and fellow students. I have been given the honour and privilege of saying a few words this morning as we wish farewell to one of our dearest and most dedicated teachers, Puan Salmah.
As you already know, Puan Salmah will be ______________ and she will be ___________ after ______________ of teaching. She has served in many schools and she began her service here ________________ ago as one of the pioneer teachers of this school. She has been in charge of the __________________ . she has been an __________________ teacher who has managed to share with us her great ____________________ and _______________ .
___________ in her duties, ______________ in her work and _____________ to help the students, she is good ___________ to many and an ______________ to all who have had the privilege of knowing her. We will certainly _________________ her ___________, __________ and _________________ ways. We would like Puan Salmah to ___________ this small _____________ as a _____________ of our ________________ . We wish her a very __________________ and also a happy ______________. ______________ you, dear Puan Salmah.
Thank you.
Idioms
1) Pull strings
Meaning : If somebody pulls strings, they use influential friends in order to obtain an advantage.
Meaning : If somebody pulls strings, they use influential friends in order to obtain an advantage.
e.g. "Maimum found a job easily as her father just pulled a few strings!"
2) Keep someone posted
Meaning : If a person asks you to keep them posted, they want you to keep them informed about a situation
Meaning : If a person asks you to keep them posted, they want you to keep them informed about a situation
e,g, "My friend, Johan promised to keep me posted on the developments in the negotiations of the project."
Words of Wisdom
"Nobody gets to live life backward.
Look ahead, that is where yourfuture lies."
Ann Landers
Recipe : Nasi Ulam
prep 20 mins
makes 3
Ingredients:
3 heaped bowls of cooked white rice
100g salted fish, grilled or fried in sesame oil until fragrant and then pounded until fine
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp white pepper
4 -5 cekur leaves (buy from the wet market)
1 turmeric leaf (buy from the wet market)
2 -3 kaffir lime leaves
Shredded finely
50g ginger, skinned
50g young galangal, skinned
50g young turmetic root, skinned
Method
1. Combine all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
2. Mix well and serve.
Chef's tip
- This spicy dish is good for relieving "wind".
- It contains local herbal vegetables, different kinds of ginger and black and white pepper.
- You should use high-quality salted Mergui fish for this dish.
makes 3
Ingredients:
3 heaped bowls of cooked white rice
100g salted fish, grilled or fried in sesame oil until fragrant and then pounded until fine
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp white pepper
4 -5 cekur leaves (buy from the wet market)
1 turmeric leaf (buy from the wet market)
2 -3 kaffir lime leaves
Shredded finely
50g ginger, skinned
50g young galangal, skinned
50g young turmetic root, skinned
Method
1. Combine all the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
2. Mix well and serve.
Chef's tip
- This spicy dish is good for relieving "wind".
- It contains local herbal vegetables, different kinds of ginger and black and white pepper.
- You should use high-quality salted Mergui fish for this dish.
Idioms
1) Stand on your own two feet
Meaning : If you stand on your own two feet, you are independent and need no help from anyone.
e.g. "When Aminah leaves home after a quarrel with her parents, she learns to stand on her own two feet."
2) Crocodile tears
Meaning : To shed crocodile tears means to shed false tears or show insincere grief.
e.g. "Zunaidah pretended to be sad when her mother passed away, but we all knew her tears were crocodile tears."
Meaning : If you stand on your own two feet, you are independent and need no help from anyone.
e.g. "When Aminah leaves home after a quarrel with her parents, she learns to stand on her own two feet."
2) Crocodile tears
Meaning : To shed crocodile tears means to shed false tears or show insincere grief.
e.g. "Zunaidah pretended to be sad when her mother passed away, but we all knew her tears were crocodile tears."
Friday, August 21, 2009
The World of the main character is full of problems and challenges (The Prisoner of Zenda)
Show how the world of the main character is full of problems and challenges. Give evidence from the novel to support your answer.
In The Prisoner of Zenda, ________________________ (1) found himself in a world that was deceptively ________________ (2) in appearance. The ______________ (3) in the kingdom of Ruritania was like _______________ (4) in a _____________. (5) It was a castle with ____________________ (6) and a drawbridge. On the other side, was the ________________(7) of Duke Michael – a _______________________ (8) building.
However, _______________ (9) was a kingdom thrown _______________. (10) Duke Michael wanted to have the ______________ (11) and Princess Flavia who was _______________ (12) the king. When the king was ______________ (13) Duke Michael, Rassendyll had _____________ (14) the king and appear at the __________________.(15) The nation was divided and the _______________ (16) Black Michael. Rassendyll accepted a job that was _________________.(17) He had only a_______________________(18) to help him save_________________ (19) and the throne. By accepting this job, he put his____________________________. (20) When Black Michael discovered the ____________________, (21) Rassendyll was thrown into ________________. (22) He finally saved ____________________ (23) and throne but not without ____________ (24) his own life every step of the way with Duke Michael and _________________ (25) after his blood.
(group of loyalists; kidnapped by; armybacked; calm and regal; old castle; country house; king’s coronation; throne; life at stake; endangering; his henchmen; the king; deadly peril; the king’s life; in turmoil; engaged to; modern and fine; full of danger; Rudolf Rassendyll; to impersonate; Ruritania; impersonation ploy; a castle; fairy story; a moat)
In The Prisoner of Zenda, ________________________ (1) found himself in a world that was deceptively ________________ (2) in appearance. The ______________ (3) in the kingdom of Ruritania was like _______________ (4) in a _____________. (5) It was a castle with ____________________ (6) and a drawbridge. On the other side, was the ________________(7) of Duke Michael – a _______________________ (8) building.
However, _______________ (9) was a kingdom thrown _______________. (10) Duke Michael wanted to have the ______________ (11) and Princess Flavia who was _______________ (12) the king. When the king was ______________ (13) Duke Michael, Rassendyll had _____________ (14) the king and appear at the __________________.(15) The nation was divided and the _______________ (16) Black Michael. Rassendyll accepted a job that was _________________.(17) He had only a_______________________(18) to help him save_________________ (19) and the throne. By accepting this job, he put his____________________________. (20) When Black Michael discovered the ____________________, (21) Rassendyll was thrown into ________________. (22) He finally saved ____________________ (23) and throne but not without ____________ (24) his own life every step of the way with Duke Michael and _________________ (25) after his blood.
(group of loyalists; kidnapped by; armybacked; calm and regal; old castle; country house; king’s coronation; throne; life at stake; endangering; his henchmen; the king; deadly peril; the king’s life; in turmoil; engaged to; modern and fine; full of danger; Rudolf Rassendyll; to impersonate; Ruritania; impersonation ploy; a castle; fairy story; a moat)
The Setting (The Prisoner of Zenda)
Write about the setting of the story.
The novel ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’ happened in the ________________________. (1)
The story began at the house of ________________________, (2) Rudolf Rassendyll’s brother in the city of ____________________. (3) Then, the reader arrives at another setting, an imaginary country called ________________ (4) in central Europe where ___________________________ (5) was travelling.
Most of the action in the story happened in Ruritania. Other places in the story are ________________, (6) _____________ (7) and _________________. (8) In Strelsau, Rudolf Rassendyll ____________________ (9) the king, ______________________ (10) during the _______________ (11) as he was ___________ (12) by his own brother, Duke Michael. The latter _______________ (13) and imprisoned the king in Zenda Castle so that he could ______________ (14) him and be the ________________. (15) King Rudolf V had met Rudolf Rassendyll himself when he was in Zenda. They looked alike.
(London; Zenda Castle; Zenda; Lord Burlesdon; coronation; drugged; 19th century; King Rudolf V; impersonated; Strelsau; Rudolf Rassendyll; overthrow; Ruritania; new king; kidnapped)
The novel ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’ happened in the ________________________. (1)
The story began at the house of ________________________, (2) Rudolf Rassendyll’s brother in the city of ____________________. (3) Then, the reader arrives at another setting, an imaginary country called ________________ (4) in central Europe where ___________________________ (5) was travelling.
Most of the action in the story happened in Ruritania. Other places in the story are ________________, (6) _____________ (7) and _________________. (8) In Strelsau, Rudolf Rassendyll ____________________ (9) the king, ______________________ (10) during the _______________ (11) as he was ___________ (12) by his own brother, Duke Michael. The latter _______________ (13) and imprisoned the king in Zenda Castle so that he could ______________ (14) him and be the ________________. (15) King Rudolf V had met Rudolf Rassendyll himself when he was in Zenda. They looked alike.
(London; Zenda Castle; Zenda; Lord Burlesdon; coronation; drugged; 19th century; King Rudolf V; impersonated; Strelsau; Rudolf Rassendyll; overthrow; Ruritania; new king; kidnapped)
A Message (The Prisoner of Zenda)
Write about a message that the writer is trying to show in the story. Support your answer with evidence from the novel.
A _______________ (1) that is imparted in ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’ is that _________ (2) requires sacrifices.
Rudolf Rassendyll visited Ruritania, an _____________________ (3) in central Europe. It was here in ___________________, (4) that he had put ______________________ (5) for another country. He had to___________________________ (6) in order to save the ___________________. (7) The king had been drugged by _______________________, (8) Duke Michael who hoped to be the_____________________. (9)
Next, Rudolf Rassendyll rescued ______________________ (10) in Zenda Castle. He had been ___________________(11) by his own brother, _____________________. (12) Rudolf Rassendyll ____________________ (13) with Duke Michael’s men in order to ___________________________. (14)
Besides that, ________________________________ (15) met Princess Flavia and ___________________ (16) with her. Eventually, he ________________________ (17) so that she could _______________________ (18) and be his _________. (19) Rudolf Rassendyll left Ruritania with many ____________________. (20)
(fell in love ; King Rudolf V; save the king; message; impersonate the king; king’s throne; sacrifices; love; had to fight; his visit; Duke Michael; next king; imaginary country; Rudolf Rassendyll; held captive; his life at risk; marry the king; gave her up; his own brother; queen)
A _______________ (1) that is imparted in ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’ is that _________ (2) requires sacrifices.
Rudolf Rassendyll visited Ruritania, an _____________________ (3) in central Europe. It was here in ___________________, (4) that he had put ______________________ (5) for another country. He had to___________________________ (6) in order to save the ___________________. (7) The king had been drugged by _______________________, (8) Duke Michael who hoped to be the_____________________. (9)
Next, Rudolf Rassendyll rescued ______________________ (10) in Zenda Castle. He had been ___________________(11) by his own brother, _____________________. (12) Rudolf Rassendyll ____________________ (13) with Duke Michael’s men in order to ___________________________. (14)
Besides that, ________________________________ (15) met Princess Flavia and ___________________ (16) with her. Eventually, he ________________________ (17) so that she could _______________________ (18) and be his _________. (19) Rudolf Rassendyll left Ruritania with many ____________________. (20)
(fell in love ; King Rudolf V; save the king; message; impersonate the king; king’s throne; sacrifices; love; had to fight; his visit; Duke Michael; next king; imaginary country; Rudolf Rassendyll; held captive; his life at risk; marry the king; gave her up; his own brother; queen)
A Wicked Character (The Prisoner of Zenda)
Write about a character whom you found wicked. Support your answer with evidence from the novel.
In 'The Prisoner of Zenda’, I found ___________________ (1) wicked.
Duke Michael was the ___________________________(2) of King Rudolf V. He was _________________________.(3) He hoped to be the _____________________ (4) of _______________________ (5) so he planned to ____________________(6) his brother by ______________ (7) him. He kept him ____________ (8) and ____________ (9) him from attending __________________. (10)
Duke Michael also tried to ___________ (11) Rudolf Rassendyll. He knew that ___________________________ (12) was trying to ___________ (13) the king. Therefore he _____________ (14) him so that his plans would ______________. (15) However, he failed in his _____________ (16) and tried to ____________ (17) Rudolf Rassendyll. In the end, Duke Michael _________ (18) in the hands of ___________________________. (19)
(captive ; kill ; succeed; Rudolf Rassendyll ; next king ; rescue ; Duke Michael ; died ; the coronation ; attempt; drugging ; bribe; dethrone ; younger brother; prevented; greedy for power ; Rupert Hentzau ; bribed ; Ruritania)
In 'The Prisoner of Zenda’, I found ___________________ (1) wicked.
Duke Michael was the ___________________________(2) of King Rudolf V. He was _________________________.(3) He hoped to be the _____________________ (4) of _______________________ (5) so he planned to ____________________(6) his brother by ______________ (7) him. He kept him ____________ (8) and ____________ (9) him from attending __________________. (10)
Duke Michael also tried to ___________ (11) Rudolf Rassendyll. He knew that ___________________________ (12) was trying to ___________ (13) the king. Therefore he _____________ (14) him so that his plans would ______________. (15) However, he failed in his _____________ (16) and tried to ____________ (17) Rudolf Rassendyll. In the end, Duke Michael _________ (18) in the hands of ___________________________. (19)
(captive ; kill ; succeed; Rudolf Rassendyll ; next king ; rescue ; Duke Michael ; died ; the coronation ; attempt; drugging ; bribe; dethrone ; younger brother; prevented; greedy for power ; Rupert Hentzau ; bribed ; Ruritania)
A Lesson Learnt (The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope Hawkins)
Write about a lesson that you have learnt. Support your answer with evidence from the novel.
A ________________________ (1) that I learnt from ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’ is ___________________________ (2) at all costs.
______________________ (3) travelled to Ruritania, an imaginary country in ___________________. (4) He ________________ (5) King Rudolf V when the ___________ (6) was held captive in _____________________ (7) by his own brother, Duke Michael. __________________ (8) wanted to _______________ (9) King Rudolf V so that he can become the next king of __________________ . (10) His greed for _______________ (11) caused him to _______________(12) his own brother, _______________________ (13) to prevent him from attending the ________________.(14) After that, he caught King Rudolf V as a ____________ (15) in Zenda Castle. Here, Rudolf Rassendyll came to _____________ (16) the king.
I say that Rudolf Rassendyll was _______________________ (17) for he risked his ______________ (18) to save the king. Moreover, he was not a _____________ (19) of Ruritania. He was honourable for he did not break his _______________. (20) The evil Duke Michael tried to ___________ (21) him with _____________________________ (22) pounds but he was not _____________ (23) by the money.
Next, I say that Rudolf Rassendyll was honourable because he _________________ (24) his love, _____________________(25) so that she could marry King Rudolf V and be his queen. From his positive characteristics, I have learnt that we have to be honourable in life.
(central Europe ; coronation; being honourable; Duke Michael ; power ; one hundred thousand; lesson; overthrow; impersonated ; rescue ; Zenda Castle ; sacrificed ; Ruritania ; captive ; drug ; Rudolf Rassendyll; honourable ; King Rudolf V ; promise ; own life ; Princess Flavia; bribe; king ; tempted; citizen)
A ________________________ (1) that I learnt from ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’ is ___________________________ (2) at all costs.
______________________ (3) travelled to Ruritania, an imaginary country in ___________________. (4) He ________________ (5) King Rudolf V when the ___________ (6) was held captive in _____________________ (7) by his own brother, Duke Michael. __________________ (8) wanted to _______________ (9) King Rudolf V so that he can become the next king of __________________ . (10) His greed for _______________ (11) caused him to _______________(12) his own brother, _______________________ (13) to prevent him from attending the ________________.(14) After that, he caught King Rudolf V as a ____________ (15) in Zenda Castle. Here, Rudolf Rassendyll came to _____________ (16) the king.
I say that Rudolf Rassendyll was _______________________ (17) for he risked his ______________ (18) to save the king. Moreover, he was not a _____________ (19) of Ruritania. He was honourable for he did not break his _______________. (20) The evil Duke Michael tried to ___________ (21) him with _____________________________ (22) pounds but he was not _____________ (23) by the money.
Next, I say that Rudolf Rassendyll was honourable because he _________________ (24) his love, _____________________(25) so that she could marry King Rudolf V and be his queen. From his positive characteristics, I have learnt that we have to be honourable in life.
(central Europe ; coronation; being honourable; Duke Michael ; power ; one hundred thousand; lesson; overthrow; impersonated ; rescue ; Zenda Castle ; sacrificed ; Ruritania ; captive ; drug ; Rudolf Rassendyll; honourable ; King Rudolf V ; promise ; own life ; Princess Flavia; bribe; king ; tempted; citizen)
Countable Nouns
Countable nouns:
A countable noun is a type of noun that can be: -
- in both the singular form and the plural form
- for example : two cats, five books
Rules For Using Singular Countable Nouns
1. A determiner must be used before noun(or adverb) if adjectives are used,
- for example : a, the, this, one, ours, his etc.
2. The articles "a" or "an" can be used.
3. Only the number one can be used to state the amount.
4. Possessive adjectives may be used
- for example : my, his, our etc.
5. Quantifiers can't be used.
6. Demonstrative adjectives can be used
- for example : this, that etc.
Rules For Using Plural Countable Nouns
1.A determiner is optional before noun(or adverb) if adjectives are used.
2. The articles "a" or "an" can't be used.
3. Any number bigger than two can be used to state an amount.
4. Possessive adjectives may be used
- for example : his, our, etc.
5. Quantifiers can be used,
- for example : some, any, many, a lot etc.
6. Demonstrative adjectives can be used
- for example : these, those etc.
Example of Countable Nouns:
Noun : cat
Noun In The Singular Form : The cat is cute.
Noun In The Plural Form : The cats are cute.
Noun Represented By A Number : There are eight cats in the house.
A countable noun is a type of noun that can be: -
- in both the singular form and the plural form
- for example : two cats, five books
Rules For Using Singular Countable Nouns
1. A determiner must be used before noun(or adverb) if adjectives are used,
- for example : a, the, this, one, ours, his etc.
2. The articles "a" or "an" can be used.
3. Only the number one can be used to state the amount.
4. Possessive adjectives may be used
- for example : my, his, our etc.
5. Quantifiers can't be used.
6. Demonstrative adjectives can be used
- for example : this, that etc.
Rules For Using Plural Countable Nouns
1.A determiner is optional before noun(or adverb) if adjectives are used.
2. The articles "a" or "an" can't be used.
3. Any number bigger than two can be used to state an amount.
4. Possessive adjectives may be used
- for example : his, our, etc.
5. Quantifiers can be used,
- for example : some, any, many, a lot etc.
6. Demonstrative adjectives can be used
- for example : these, those etc.
Example of Countable Nouns:
Noun : cat
Noun In The Singular Form : The cat is cute.
Noun In The Plural Form : The cats are cute.
Noun Represented By A Number : There are eight cats in the house.
Nouns
What is a noun? -
- a noun is a word that is used to define a person, animal or living object, place, thing or quality.
Types of nouns
a) Common Nouns - general nouns
- for example : bus, book, doctor, bird, hospital, etc.
b) Countable Nouns - nouns that can be counted,
- for example : girl - girls, ox - oxen, lady - ladies, watch - watches, etc.
c) Uncountable Nouns - nouns that can't be counted,
- for example : sugar, milk, hair, etc.
d) Collective Nouns - nouns that refer to a group of things or people
- for example : a bouquet of flowers, a swarm of bees, a band of musicians, etc.
e) Proper Nouns - nouns that refer to a specific name of a person, corporation, company, product,
- for example : Ramli, Acer, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Proton Wira, etc.
f) Concrete Nouns - a noun that is a physical object, something that can be touched and seen,
- for example : fish, school, desk, television, etc.
g) Abstract Nouns - a noun is not a physical object, it can't be touched physically. They are ideas and feelings
- for example : honesty, happiness, joy, beauty, etc.
- a noun is a word that is used to define a person, animal or living object, place, thing or quality.
Types of nouns
a) Common Nouns - general nouns
- for example : bus, book, doctor, bird, hospital, etc.
b) Countable Nouns - nouns that can be counted,
- for example : girl - girls, ox - oxen, lady - ladies, watch - watches, etc.
c) Uncountable Nouns - nouns that can't be counted,
- for example : sugar, milk, hair, etc.
d) Collective Nouns - nouns that refer to a group of things or people
- for example : a bouquet of flowers, a swarm of bees, a band of musicians, etc.
e) Proper Nouns - nouns that refer to a specific name of a person, corporation, company, product,
- for example : Ramli, Acer, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Proton Wira, etc.
f) Concrete Nouns - a noun that is a physical object, something that can be touched and seen,
- for example : fish, school, desk, television, etc.
g) Abstract Nouns - a noun is not a physical object, it can't be touched physically. They are ideas and feelings
- for example : honesty, happiness, joy, beauty, etc.
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