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Author: Brian P. Cleary
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Published: 1999-08-01
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1575055473
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRhyming text and illustrations of comical cats present numerous examples of nouns, from "gown" and "crown" to "boat", "coat", and "clown."
Author: Michaela Mahlberg
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Published: 2005-01-01
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 9789027222916
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book proposes an innovative approach to general nouns. General nouns are defined as high-frequency nouns that are characterized by their textual functions. Although the concept is motivated by Halliday & Hasan (1976), the corpus theoretical approach adopted in the present study is fundamentally different and set in a linguistic framework that prioritizes lexis. The study investigates 20 nouns that are very frequent in mainstream English, as represented by the Bank of English Corpus. The corpus-driven approach to the data involves a critical discussion of descriptive tools, such as patterns, semantic prosodies, and primings of lexical items, and the concept of? local textual functions? is put forward to characterize the functions of the nouns in texts. The study not only suggests a characterization of general nouns, but also stresses that functions of lexical items and properties of texts are closely linked. This link requires new ways of describing language.
Author: Ruth Heller
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 1998-02-23
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 0698116429
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPerfect for introductory grammar lessons! What is a noun? Explore language and discover the uses of nouns and their many grammatical forms from proper nouns to common nouns to abstract nouns. “Heller explores types of nouns: common, proper, abstract, concrete, compound, collective, singular, plural, and possessive... Its lush, exuberant full-color artwork will grab kids' attention.”—Booklist “With humor, style, and succinct, admirable precision, Heller summarizes everything most people will ever need to know about this particular area of grammar. ... A treasure.”—Kirkus Reviews “To say that Heller has a way with words is to understate a multifaceted talent... The rhymed text of this book is as witty and smooth as its predecessors ... Rarely does a book offer children so much to look at, listen to and learn.”—Publishers Weekly “Striking graphic design with large clear objects in bold colors overflowing each double-page spread make the book a visual treat. The use of bold type for all the nouns is particularly pleasing and will make for easy reading aloud... Those who have found the others in the series successful will want this one.”—School Library Journal About the Explore! series: Dedicated to helping children learn a variety of nonfiction subjects, the Explore series uses pitch-perfect rhyming text and brilliantly illustrated images to make learning fun. Books in the series: Explore Language! 1. Behind the Mask: A Book About Prepositions 2. Cache of Jewels: And Other Collective Nouns 3. Fantastic! Wow! and Unreal!: A Book About Interjections and Conjunctions 4. Kites Sail High: A Book About Verbs 5. Many Luscious Lollipops: A Book About Adjectives 6. Mine, All Mine!: A Book About Pronouns 7. Merry-Go-Round: A Book About Nouns 8. Up, Up and Away: A Book About Adverbs Explore Nature! 1. Animals Born Alive and Well: A Book About Mammals and Their Young 2. Chickens Aren't the Only Ones: A Book About Animals Who Lay Eggs 3. The Reason for a Flower: A Book About Flowers, Pollen, and Seeds 4. Plants that Never Ever Bloom: A Book About Fungi, Ferns, and Other Plants Without Flowers
Author: Michael Dahl
Publisher: Picture Window Books
Published:
Total Pages: 14
ISBN-13: 1479553875
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLife as a word can be wild and a lot of work. Discover how these lexicons live and how they help build sentences. Provides an introduction to nouns and proper nouns. Includes an activity.
Author: Josh Gregory
Publisher: Cherry Lake
Published: 2013-08-01
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 1624312438
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe ability to recognize and correctly use the different parts of speech is key to demonstrating command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. In this book, readers will learn about the function nouns have in sentences by following the story of Steve and Judy, who join their father on a trip to the grocery store. The story and activity sidebars help introduce concepts such as abstract nouns, subject-verb agreement, and singular and plural nouns.
Author: Evelien Keizer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2007-08-09
Total Pages: 424
ISBN-13: 1107320798
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnglish has an interesting variety of noun phrases, which differ greatly in structure. Examples are 'binominal' (two-noun) phrases ('a beast of a party'); possessive constructions ('the author's opinion'); and discontinuous noun phrases ('the review [came out yesterday] of his book'). How are these different noun phrases structured? How do we produce and understand them? These questions are central to this study, which explores the interaction between the form of noun phrases, their meaning, and their use. It shows how, despite the need in linguistic analysis for strict categories, many linguistic constructions in fact defy straightforward classification - and concludes that in order to fully explain the internal structure of utterances, we must first consider the communicative, pragmatic and cognitive factors that come into play. Drawing on a range of authentic examples, this book sheds light not only on the noun phrase itself but also the nature of linguistic classification.
Author: Babs Bell Hajdusiewicz
Publisher: Good Year Books
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 1596473088
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEvery noun is underlined in these 12-page illustrated books that tell 14 brief stories about topics such as "Lunch," "The Circus," "A Party," "A Pet," and "My Plants." Reproducible flash cards reinforce the underlined nouns. Grades K-2. 112 pages.
Author: Michael McCarthy
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2001-08-09
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780521665681
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVaried vocabulary tests with answers; new to the popular English Vocabulary in Use series. Varied vocabulary tests with answers; new to the popular English Vocabulary in Use series.
Author: Chloe Rhodes
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Published: 2014-09-11
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 1782433171
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCollective nouns are one of the most charming oddities of the English language, but have you ever stopped to wonder where these peculiar terms actually came from?
Author: Woop Studios
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 2013-09-17
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781452108230
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis illustrated guide compiles over 2,000 collective nouns and brings them to life in stunningly colorful, graphic artwork from the design dynamos at Woop Studios. Chock-full of treasures of the English language, the diversity of terms collected here covers topics from plants and animals (a parade of elephants, an embarrassment of pandas) to people and things (a pomposity of professors, an exultation of fireworks) and range from the familiar (a pride of lions) to the downright obscure (an ooze of amoebas). Pronunciations, definitions, etymologies, and historical anecdotes make this beautiful book an entertaining read, a standout reference, and a visual treat. Language lovers and art appreciators alike will be captivated by this gem, rich in word and image.
