Grammar: ✨ Grammar F: 🧩 Parts of Speech - Basics (A1) - Lesson 2: Singular Nouns (One item: a cat, a book)
Hello again!
In our last lesson, we learned that nouns are words that name people, places, and things. Today, we will focus on singular nouns. "Singular" means just one!
What is a Singular Noun?
A singular noun names one person, one place, or one thing.
When we talk about one item, we often use "a" or "an" before the noun.
Examples of Singular Nouns:
One Person:
- a teacher
- one boy
- a doctor
- an artist
One Place:
- a house
- one school
- a park
- an office
One Thing (including animals):
- a cat
- one book
- an apple
- a tree
So, if you see "a dog," it means one dog. If you see "an elephant," it means one elephant. These are singular nouns!
Let's Practice! ✨
Activity 1: Is it Singular (One)?
Look at the word. Is it talking about only ONE thing? Click "Yes" if it is singular, or "No" if it might be more than one (we'll learn more about that later!).
1. a car
2. an orange
3. one girl
4. school (Hint: Think "a school" or "one school")
Activity 2: Find the Singular Noun!
Click on the singular noun in each sentence. Some sentences might have more than one! After selecting, click "Check My Answers".
The cat sleeps on a mat.
I see a bird in the tree.
This is an apple for the teacher.
💡 Quick Tip: "Singular" means just one. When you see "a" (like "a pen") or "an" (like "an egg") before a noun, it's a big clue that the noun is singular!
Great Work!
Today you learned about singular nouns – words that mean only ONE person, ONE place, or ONE thing.
Examples: a flower, one student, an idea.
Try to look around and name five singular nouns you can see!