Lesson the path to prosperity

Task 2. Find the best definition of the word

rapid		a person who is related to you and who lives after you, such as your child or grandchild:
hospitality		something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing:
descendant		fast or sudden:
achievement		the act of making an official document, agreement, or rule continue for more time:
capable		the act of starting to use a plan or system:
renewal		the act of being friendly and welcoming to guests and visitors:
implementation		able to do things effectively and skilfully, and to achieve results

Grammar Nouns
A noun is the word that refers to a person, thing or abstract idea. A noun can tell you who or what. Nouns are divided into common nouns and proper nouns. Common nouns are words for people, animals’ places or things. These are words for people. What is a Compound Noun
Compound nouns are words for people, animals, places, things, or ideas, made up of two or more words. Most compound nouns are made with nouns that have been modified by adjectives or other nouns.
In many compound nouns, the first word describes or modifies the second word, giving us insight into what kind of thing an item is, or providing us with clues about the item’s purpose. The second word usually identifies the item.
Compound nouns are sometimes one word, like toothpaste, haircut, or bedroom. These are often referred to as closed or solid compound nouns.
Sometimes compound nouns are connected with a hyphen: dry-cleaning, daughter-in-law, and well-being are some examples of hyphenated compound nouns.
Sometimes compound nouns appear as two separate words: full moon, Christmas tree, and swimming pool are some examples of compound nouns that are formed with two separate words. These are often referred to as open or spaced compound nouns.
Compound Noun Examples
The more you read and write, the more compound noun examples you’ll encounter. The following sentences are just a few examples of compound nouns. Compound noun examples have been italicized for easy identification.
Compound nouns can be made with two nouns:
Let’s just wait at this bus stop.
I love watching fireflies on warm summer nights.
While you’re at the store, please pick up some toothpaste, a six-pack of ginger ale, and some egg rolls.
Compound nouns can be made with an adjective and a noun:
Let’s watch the full moon come up over the mountain.
Please erase the blackboard for me.
Compound nouns can be made with a verb and a noun:
Be sure to add bleach to the washing machine.
Let’s be sure to stay somewhere with a swimming pool.
Compound nouns can be made with a noun and a verb:
He always gets up before sunrise.
I really could use an updated hairstyle.
Compound nouns can be made with a verb and a preposition:
Checkout is at noon.
Please remember to schedule your dog’s annual check-up.
Compound nouns can be made with a noun and a prepositional phrase:
My mother-in-law is the kindest person I know.
Compound nouns can be made with a preposition and a noun:
Do you believe in past lives?
This city is vibrant, so it’s hard to believe it has a thriving criminal underworld.
Compound nouns can be made with a noun and an adjective:
We need a truckful of mulch for the garden.

They are common nouns Here are more words for people: actor lawyer aunt judge baby man baker nurse cook police officer dentist singer doctor soldier giant teacher

Here are more words for animals: cat goose cow hen dog horse dolphin mouse duck parrot fish shark goat whale

Here are more words for things: bag kite box ladder bread lamp can picture chair radio cot television cup train desk truck door watch egg window

Task 1
Here’s a mixed bag of words. Put each word under its correct heading.
Swimmer snail fire engine clown
letters flag river barber
mountain fox hotel parrot
granny taxi gardener camel

People	Places	Animals	Things

Task 2
Underline the proper nouns in the following sentences.
1 July is often the hottest month in summer.
2 One day Ali Baba saw the forty thieves hiding in a cave.
3 Shawn and Ashley are going to the beach for a swim.
4 Mr. Lee is reading a book.
“I am your fairy godmother,” said the old woman to Cinderella.
Uncle Mike is a lawyer.
Next Tuesday is a public holiday.
Many children enjoyed the movie Lion King.


Task 3
Look at the words in the box. Which ones are common nouns and which ones are proper nouns? Put each word under its correct heading.
Lisa bank President Hotel United Bank
January beach White Sand Beach hotel
doctor month Dr. Wang girl

Common Nouns	Proper Nouns