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- Subject-verb Agreement -.



4.1 Subject-verb Agreement.

        To change the verb to be in line with the President. For current events recur or is (present tense) the verb is changed to the following.

          4.1.1 a verb.

1) The verb is not conjugated in the (V base form) When the President is I, we, you, they.
     We visit Hua Hin every summer.
     In this village, many villagers grow rice.
     You and I need to catch up with our class after participating in the ASEAN tennis.

     championship.

2) The verb to be - s on the singular man 3 (he, she, it).
     Thailand exports rice.
     The computer costs 22,000 baht.
     The car runs fast.
     The sun rises in the east and it sets in the west.



      Adding - es at any verb ending in s, ch, x or o.
     To get to the university, the student catches the train at 6.00 every morning.
     The MRT passes the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. Get off there.
     During the semester break, my advisee usually goes back to her hometown in Korat.



      Fill - ies at any verb ending in y by the change y to i before.
      Then add - es as specify, rely, simplify, satisfy.
     DD Company specifies the salary for a secretary at 18,000 baht a month.
     Thailand relies on agriculture.
     The teacher usually simplifies the course book so that students can understand it.
     The quality of shrimps satisfies the US importers.



      If y is the front vowels a, e, o, u like pay, pray, buy, employ a pre - s it.
Without change.
     The customer pays at the cashier.
     My son prays before going to bed.
     Mom buys fresh food from the weekend market near our house.

     The company employs new mechanics every year.

4.1.2 Principles of verbs according to the subject.

          1) the verb is in the plural form. When the two linked by 'and' or 'both ... and' like.
               Both Thai food and Japanese food are expensive.
               The verb is in the singular. If the two connected with 'and' by means of a single thing or person as such.
               Bread and butter becomes my quick breakfast.
               Love and care means a lot to us.
               The father and company owner looks happy when seeing his son work hard.
               The father and company owner in this sentence is the same. It is singular to note that the 'The' in front of father only.


          2) The following verbs with the following extensions. Without regard to such extension as if the address is in the singular. Verb must be singular. If the plural. Verb must be plural as well.

accompanied by, in company with, along with, together with, with, including, plus.

Sidh, along with his friends, volunteers to work for Chiang Mai Hospital during weekends.

but, not, excep.
, Excluding.

All of us but Liam use credit cards.
Kate, not her brothers, finds Buddhism interesting.

as well as, like.

Salary, as well as welfare benefits, is important for employees.
Thailand, like other countries, promotes green projects.


          3) and inflected verb as singular pronouns.

someone everyone anyone.
somebody everybody anybody.
something everything anything.
nobody nothing.

Everyone wants to be happy.
Nothing lasts forever.
If anyone sees Sak, ask him to call me.


          4), the Chairman of the verbs are in each, either, neither, not only ... but also as follows.

each, either, neither +.
Singular noun + singular verb.

Either book tells you about nature.
Each woman wears her national costume.

each of, either of, neither of +.
Plural noun + singular verb.

Each of these dishes contains herbs.
Neither of the devices works.

neither ... nor ..., either ... or ..., not only ... but also ... + noun, verb conjugation, by the latter.

Not only food with high fibers but also fresh fruits help maintain your health.
Neither money nor gifts make me happy.


          5) The Chairman of the verbs used with the number.

a lot of, plenty of, most of, all of, none of, some of, ... percent of, one-third of, three-fifths of + uncountable noun + the verb is singular.
Or + the + plural verb plural.

A lot of people prefer traveling in the country.
15 percent of my salary goes to charity.

a great deal of, a large quantity of, a large amount of + singular noun + singular verb.

A large amount of water from the dam flows into farmlands nearby.
A great deal of electricity comes from hydropower.

a number of, many + noun + plural verb is plural.
the number of + plural noun + singular verb.

A number of paintings reflect the beauty of nature. (A number of = a lot of).
The number of students in this section is 45.


          6), the conjugated verb is singular. When the President is in the infinitive (word or group of words that begin with to) and gerund (word or group of words that start with V-ing), and noun clause (clause subsidiaries acting as chairman or deeds as well as words. ).
               To reduce cholesterol requires self-discipline.
               Jogging regularly makes me healthy.
               How well the kidneys work influences the body's health.
               But if the President is in the image above, there are more than one 'and' the verb is plural. There are two things to be president or two. I mean, except for one thing or one person according to Article 1), for example.
               What is for lunch and whether it is delicious or not interest all of us.

               (The second is).
                   To apply for a scholarship and get it is difficult. (A thing).

          7) the amount of time Section variety is singular. Requires a singular verb.
                  Six months does not cause any problem with our relationship.
                  Ten dollars equals 320 baht at today's rate.

          8) Manner of who, which, that it is singular or plural. It depends on the noun.
                  The person who takes charge of security on campus has been trained to stay alert all the.
time.
                   Many Korean movies which attract many Thai female fans play an important part in.
fashion, especially among teenagers.

          9) Name a book, film or article is singular. Be used with a singular verb.
                   Friends catches its audience's attention.
                   Anthony and Cleopatra never dies. It becomes a classic.

         10) The name of the country is subject to the islands. Ending in s is singular and takes a singular verb, such as AIDS, measles, physics, mathematics, the Philippines.
                   AIDS spreads very easily.
               I love mathematics which helps exercise my brain.
               Among many countries in Asia, the Philippines plays a leading role in farming.

         11) Some nouns, such as species, series, deer, fish, sheep may be singular or plural. Depending on the definition.
                  Most fish breathe through gills.
                  This species of fish lives in cool climates.
              There are many species of fish that are found in this river.

         12) Some nouns are singular collective noun as a unit, such as family, team, crew, class, government, committee.
                  Our family lives in Chon Buri.
                 The committee meets every Monday.
                 The team practices three times a week.
          But if the collective noun for a split into several units. Each acting independently. It is a plural noun.
                 Our family are all doctors.
                 The committee give comments on each issue carefully before making decisions.
                 The team unite for charity annually.

For example, to use the verb that is inflected according to the article.
              Each Thai beach and island has its own character and identity and therefore draws a specific type of visitor. Each coastal area contains a slice of heaven suitable for a different style of traveler: The west coast of Thailand, along the Andaman Sea, features beaches that appeal to every type of traveler, including the activity-filled resort island of Phuket; the popular backpacker. beaches of Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, and Krabi; the family friendly, laid back, and pristine coast of Khao Lak (the launching point for trips to the spectacular Similan Islands); and the remote, undeveloped islands of the far south.


Exercise : Subject and Verb Agreement Exercise


Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject.
1. Annie and her brothers (is, are) at school.
2. Either my mother or my father (is, are) coming to the meeting.
3. The dog or the cats (is, are) outside.
4. Either my shoes or your coat (is, are) always on the floor.
5. George and Tamara (doesn't, don't) want to see that movie.
6. Benito (doesn't, don't) know the answer.
7. One of my sisters (is, are) going on a trip to France.
8. The man with all the birds (live, lives) on my street.
9. The movie, including all the previews, (take, takes) about two hours to watch.
10. The players, as well as the captain, (want, wants) to win.
11. Either answer (is, are) acceptable.
12. Every one of those books (is, are) fiction.
13. Nobody (know, knows) the trouble I've seen.
14. (Is, Are) the news on at five or six?
15. Mathematics (is, are) John's favorite subject, while Civics (is, are) Andrea's favorite subject.
16. Eight dollars (is, are) the price of a movie these days.
17. (Is, Are) the tweezers in this drawer?
18. Your pants (is, are) at the cleaner's.
19. There (was, were) fifteen candies in that bag. Now there (is, are) only one left!
20. The committee (debates, debate) these questions carefully.
21. The committee (leads, lead) very different lives in private.
22. The Prime Minister, together with his wife, (greets, greet) the press cordially.
23. All of the CDs, even the scratched one, (is, are) in this case.

Answer
1. Annie and her brothers are at school.
2. Either my mother or my father is coming to the meeting.
3. The dog or the cats are outside.
4. Either my shoes or your coat is always on the floor.
5. George and Tamara don't want to see that movie.
6. Benito doesn't know the answer.
7. One of my sisters is going on a trip to France.
8. The man with all the birds lives on my street.
9. The movie, including all the previews, takes about two hours to watch.
10. The players, as well as the captain, want to win.
11. Either answer is acceptable.
12. Every one of those books is fiction.
13. Nobody knows the trouble I've seen.
14. Is the news on at five or six?
15. Mathematics is John's favorite subject, while Civics is Andrea's favorite subject.
16. Eight dollars is the price of a movie these days.
17. Are the tweezers in this drawer?
18. Your pants are at the cleaner's.
19. There were fifteen candies in that bag. Now there is only one left!
20. The committee debates these questions carefully.
21. The committee lead very different lives in private.
22. The Prime Minister, together with his wife, greets the press cordially.
23. All of the CDs, even the scratched one, are in this case.


Active and Passive Voice Exercise


Active and Passive Voice Exercise

Rewrite the following sentences so that the verbs will be in the active voice.
1.    We are taught grammar by Ms Sullivan.
2.    He was praised by the teacher.
3.    The injured were taken to the hospital by the firemen.
4.    The town was destroyed by an earthquake.
5.    The teacher was pleased with the boy’s work.
6.    The building was damaged by the fire.
7.    By whom were you taught French?
8.    You will be given a ticket by the manager.
9.    The streets were thronged with spectators.
10.    We will be blamed by everyone.
11.    The trees were blown down by the wind.
12.    The thieves were caught by the police.
13.    The letter was posted by Alice.
14.    We were received by the hostess.
15.    The snake was killed with a stick.
16.    The minister was welcomed by the people.
17.    He was found guilty of murder.
18.    This house was built by John Mathews in 1991.
Answers
1.    Ms Sullivan teaches us grammar.
2.    The teacher praised him.
3.    The firemen took the injured to the hospital.
4.    An earthquake destroyed the town.
5.    The boy’s work pleased the teacher.
6.    The fire damaged the building.
7.    Who taught you French?
8.    The manager will give you a ticket.
9.    Spectators thronged the streets.
10.    Everyone will blame us.
11.    The wind blew down the trees.
12.    The police caught the thieves.
13.    Alice posted the letter.
14.    The hostess received us.
15.    They/somebody killed the snake with a stick.
16.    The people welcomed the minister.
17.    They found him guilty of murder.
18.    John Mathews built this house in 1991.


Read more: http://www.englishpractice.com/grammar/active-passive-voice-exercise-3/#ixzz2Kn3KWWBd

Active and Passive


Voice is a way to say that the verb refers to the action of the verb or the like.

The dog bit the boy. Boys dog (the dog is done directly. And boy was I).
Dara will present her research at the conference.
Susan is cooking dinner.
They are going to build a new house soon.

Passive Voice is a verb and the verb is passive, then by others.

Using the Passive Voice are as follows.
Focus on action (object) of a sentence or a passive rather than President. Or who do but do not like the result.
Your bicycle has been damaged. Cycle of damage you are doing.
(This sentence no matter who did it. Do, but only if the damage occurs. As with the following sentence).
Rules are made to be broken. (By?).
Police are being notified (by?) That three prisoners have escaped.
Everything will have been done by Tuesday.
No need to mention the action. As already known.
The thieves were all arrested. (Known as the Dormition is the probability that the police).
English is spoken here. (Those who say that people in general).
Do not know if anyone else is doing.
Printing was invented in China. (I do not know who invented it).
The Active Voice to the Passive Voice.
I. sentence with a single action (Direct Object).

I became chairman of the object of the sentence.
The verb to be correct by the president.
Original verb in the sentence, change the channel 3 (past participle).
Active to an action brought the subject back by.
Like

The boy was bitten by the dog. (I took the boys up to be president).
Research will be presented by Dara at the conference.
Dinner is being cooked by Susan.
A new house is going to be built. (By them).

Note that the sentences in Passive phrase "by the ......" may be omitted.

Sentence summary of Tenses and Passive Voice.

Tenses president.
Auxiliary verb
Past.
Participle.
Singular plural.
Present The car / cars is are designed.
Present perfect The car / cars has been have been designed.
Past The car / cars was were designed.
Past perfect The car / cars had been had been designed.
Future The car / cars will be will be designed.
Future perfect The car / cars will have been will have been designed.
Present progressive The car / cars is being are being designed.
Past progressive The car / cars was being were being designed.
II. Sentences with action and the second action (Direct & indirect object).

Doom 2 on the Active Cืื the sentence.
Direct action (Direct Object) = object.
Dative (Indirect object) = Guest.
Popular take action on changes to Passive secondary Is a person to be the Chairman. If the president can take action. But the prepositional dative forward to the rest as well.

Active: The teacher gave me a book.
Passive: I was given a book by the teacher. (Action Vice President).
Passive: A book was given to me by the teacher. (I was the president).

Active: My father gave ten dollars to my sister.
Passive: My sister was given ten dollars by my father. (Action Vice President).
Passive: Ten dollars were given to my sister by my father. (I was the president).

Active: The guide will show you the museum.
Passive: You will be shown the museum by the guide. (Action Vice President).
Passive: The museum will be shown to you by the guide. (I was the president).

For example, I have two reactions to the week.

give answer show tell.
send buy call teach.
ask sell write lend.
III verbs Passive is not able to make a sentence.

Imperfect verb itself is called Linking verbs (Copular Verbs) is a verb. Must be complete (complement) to help it would be completely meaningless without action. These words were.

be keep sound get prove.
seem stay smell go turn.
appear look taste come turn out.
remain feel become grow end up, wind up.
Like

Active voice: He became a successful business man.
I was going to Liei A successful business man was become by him. Was not.

For example, the verb of the sentence is a linking verb.

You look lovely.
My hand feel cold.
That sounds good to me.
It smells funny in this room.

IV use get instead of be in sentences Passive (to an official).

The following verbs can be used to get the verb to be.

tire dress upset invite pay do marry, divorce.
hurt accustom confuse bore hire disgust stuck.
lose worry drink pack fire engage hit.

He was lost = He got lost.
She wasn't invited = She didn't get invited.
They were married last year. = They got married last year.
I didn't stay for the end of the movie because I got bored.
There was an accident, but luckily nobody got hurt.

The phrase is typically used to avoid the use of Active Voice and Passive as possible. If you are using Passive Voice is often used in formal writing news and scientific reports.

As reported in the press.

The woman was killed at. . . .
The boy was struck by. . . .. "
President Kennedy was killed. (Not Oswald killed President Kennedy.).
It was reported that. . . .
It was recommended that. . . ..
It is reported that ......
This letter will confirm .... (No, I write this letter to confirm ....).
He was jailed for three months.

Reported in the study. The interested reader is more interested in the action.

It can be seen that .......
Heart disease is considered the leading cause of death in the United States.
The interviews were conducted in groups.
The sample was weighed to find its dry weight.

1. As he ________________ (eat), he could not answer clearly.
2. I________________ (have) a bath when the phone rang.
3. He________________ (stop) when he heard the sudden noise.
4. They________________ (burst) into laughter on hearing the good news.
5. The car crashed and then________________ (explode).
6. He came in while I________________ (work).
7. He smiled at me in a friendly way when he________________ (see) me.
8. I noticed the stranger as he________________ (come) in.
9. While I was talking, the boy________________ (interrupt) me.
10. I lost my purse while I________________ (garden).
11.  As he _______________ (get) off the bus, it started with a jerk.12. At seven o'clock Mr. Lee _______________ (stand) outside the railway station.
13. She went into the kitchen and found that the soup _______________ (boll) over.
14. She wore a perfume that _______________ (smell) exquisite.
15. I  _______________ (know) her quite well when I was young.
16. I want to know who _______________ (give) you that black eye.
17. While I _______________ (look) at it, the top fell off.
18. The cat sprang immediately when she _______________ (see) the mouse.
19. The woman _______________ (sleep) soundly when the burglars broke in.
20. I _______________ (go) to sleep in the middle of his boring lecture.

Answers
1. was eating.2. was having3. stopped4. burst5. exploded


6.
 was working


7.
 saw


8.
 came


9.
 interrupted


10. was gardening
11. was getting12. was standing13. was boiling14. smelt

15. 
knew

16. gave17. was looking18. saw19. was sleeping20. went

Tense

Tense คือ รูปของคำกริยาที่บอกเวลาของการกระทำ ในภาษาอังกฤษการกระทำที่เกิดขึ้นในเวลาที่แตกต่างกันจะใช้รูปของคำกริยาที่แตกต่างกัน เช่น
1. I am playing football now. ( ฉันกำลังเล่นฟุตบอล )
2. I played football yesterday. ( ฉันเล่นฟุตบอลเมื่อวานนี้ )
ในประโยคที่ 1 รูปของคำกริยาคือ am playing บอกให้รู้ว่าการเล่นฟุตบอลกำลังเกิดขึ้นในขณะที่พูดประโยคนี้ออกมา
ในประโยคที่ 2 รูปของคำกริยาคือ played บอกให้รู้ว่าการเล่นฟุตบอลเกิดขึ้นเมื่อวานนี้
1.2 ชนิดของ Tense แบ่งออกเป็น 3 ชนิดใหญ่ คือ
1. Present Tense ใช้กับการกระทำที่เป็นปัจจุบัน
2. Past Tense ใช้กับการกระทำที่เป็นอดีต
3. Future Tense ใช้กับการกระทำที่เป็นอนาคต
แต่ละ Tense ใหญ่แบ่งออกเป็น 4 Tense ย่อย จึงมีทั้งหมด 12 Tense ดังนี้
Present Tense
Past Tense
Future Tense
1. Present Simple Tense
1. Past Simple Tense
1. Future Simple Tense
2. Present Progressive Tense
2. Past Progressive Tense
2. Future Progressive Tense
3. Present Perfect Tense
3. Past Perfect Tense
3. Future Perfect Tense
4. Present Perfect Progressive Tense
4. Past Perfect Progressive Tense
4. Future Perfect Progressive Tense

1.3 โครงสร้างของ Tense ทั้ง 12 Tense ย่อยมีโครงสร้างของประโยคดังนี้
Present Tense
Past Tense
Future Tense
1. S + V.1
1. S + V.2
1. S + will , shall +V.1
2. S + is ,am , are + V.1 เติม ing
2. S + was , were + V.1 เติม ing
2. S + will, shall + be + V.1 เติม ing
3. S + have , has + V.3
3. S + had + V.3
3. S + will , shall + have , has + V.3
4. S + have , has + been + V.1 เติม ing
4. S + had + been + V.1 เติม ing
4. S +will , shall + have + been + V.1 เติม ing

หมายเหตุ

S ย่อมาจาก Subject หมายถึง ประธานของประโยค
V.1 ย่อมาจาก Verb 1 หมายถึง กริยาช่องที่ 1
V.2 ย่อมาจาก Verb 2 หมายถึง กริยาช่องที่ 2
V.3 ย่อมาจาก Verb 3 หมายถึง กริยาช่องที่ 3

VERBS


Verb (verb) is a word or group of words or actions that show signs of nouns, pronouns, or the subject can be divided into four types.
        1.Transitive verbs are verbs that require action to support the conclusion. If the underlying action. Completely missing.
          Sample
          He throws rocks. They threw stones.
          She ate cookies. Was eating a cookie.
        2.Intransitive verbs are verbs that do not provide the necessary support to the industry.
          Sample
          She runs quickly., She ran quickly.
          Sunee studies hard. Sunee erudite

        3. Linking verbs are verbs used to link the subject to a noun or adjective, which may be extended also. To state something (a state of being) and be, seem, appear, look, become, get, turn, taste, feel, remain, sound, grow.
          Sample
          Klinton become President of the U.S.A.
          Clinton was elected as President of the United States.
          She felt sick during the play.
          She was not feeling well during the show.
          In summary, Linking verbs + NOUN / ADJECTIVE.

        4th. Helping verbs.
An auxiliary verb. Used with verbs it including be, have, has, had, can, could, will, would, may, might, must, do, does, did, ought to be, which is to say, a verb that is important. frequently found in the test are as follows.
        4.1 Demonstrate the ability to use auxiliary verbs (ability) is.
         (1) can and could can + verb in the present / future time and could + verb in past time and can not (= can't) + verb or could not (= couldn't) + verb. The inability to perform.
           Sample
           He can swim very well.
           He swims well.
           She could drive when she was sixteen.
           She was driving at the age of 16 years.
           He couldn't come yesterday.
           Yesterday, he was not.
         (2) be able to use is / am / are able to + verb in present time and was / were able to + verb in past time or part will be able to be going to be able to + verb in the future time.
           Sample
           I'm able to drive a car now.
           Now I have to drive.
           We are going to be able to see you tomorrow.
           We will meet with you tomorrow.

         4.2 Verbs that are used to allow the applicant.
           (1) The application for license.

may + verb.
can.
could.
           Sample
           May I leave now?
           I get it now, right?
           Can I borrow you book?
           I borrowed your book at it.
           Could I turn in my paper tomorrow?
           I get to work with me tomorrow.

           (2) The licensing.

may + verb.
can.
could.
           Sample
           You may leave now.
           You have to have it.
           You could have an appointment tomorrow.
           You can make an appointment tomorrow.

           If not, it is not possible to recharge after a cannot, may not could not.
           Sample
           You can't come in just now.
           You do not have to now.

            4.3 verb used to express the (obligation) and the (necessary).
             (1) should, and ought to be used to show that the method should be used.

should + verb.
ought to.
            Sample
            You should be ashamed of yourself.
            You should be ashamed of themselves.
            She ought to improve her appearance before she looks for a job.
            She should be able to improve their own personality before looking for work.

should have + verb.
ought to have.
               To show that this is what should be done. But do not do it.
            Sample
            I should have given you my telephone number.
            I should have given my phone number to you.
            (I do not have to. I do not have to).
            The ought to have given us their new address.
            They should have to give their address to us.
            (Actually, that is not new).
            should also be used in negative sentences or questions such as
            You shouldn't smoke so much., You should not be smoking it.
            Should I ask Jane now? I then asked Jane.

            (2) Had better + verb to express that it should be made compulsory.
            Sample
            You had better take care of yourself.
            You should take care of themselves.
            Had better not + verb used to suggest that I should do such a thing.
            Sample
            He'd better not be late again.
            He should not be late again.

            (3) Must show and have to use force. Threatened to be made. Or must not (must not).

must + verb.
have / has to.
             Sample
             They must be there o-n time.
             They will be there on time. (Without qualification).
             You have to study tonight.
             Tonight you will have to classes. (Without qualification).
             You must not disturb him.
             You must not disturb him. (Do not bother me).

             4.4 auxiliary verbs to express possibilities. (Possibility) and probability. (Probability).
              (1) may, and might use may / might + verb.
                     
              Sample
              She may change her mind.
              She may have changed her.
              She might have to move to New York.
              She may have moved to New York.
              If it is rejected, it is not the end I may or might.

             (2) should, and ought to use this approach to achieve it is by means of a principal should / ought to + verb.
             Sample

You.

should.
ought to.
receive that package by next Tuesday.

You will receive the package next Tuesday.

                In the past (past time) used should have / ought to have + Verb 3 (or past participle) to indicate the expected result is not achieved.
                 He should / ought to have arrived yesterday.
                 He seems to have arrived yesterday (but not to).

              (3) Must indicate the probability that there is a very high possibility. Close to fruition as expected then.
               Sample
              He's not here. He must be out to lunch.
              He is not here. He would have to eat it.
              If this is the past tense must have + Verb 3 means it will have to do it.
              Sample
              His car is gone. He must have decide to go home early.
              To his car. He must have decided to go home early, though.

             4.5 The verb phrase used to express preferences or needs.
              (1) would rather + verb.
              Sample
              I would rather have steak than chicken.
              I like to eat steak than chicken.
              If it is past time would rather have + Verb 3.
              Sample
              We'd rather have gone to the baseball game.
              We want to see baseball.
   User would rather not + verb to show the inclination or the desire to do something.
              Sample
               We would rather not talk about that any more.
               We do not want to talk about it anymore.

               4.6 auxiliary verb used to express the needs and desires (wants and sires).
               (1) would + verb. I would in the present / future time.
                     I'm hungry. I would like a sandwich.
                     I'm hungry I want to eat a sandwich.
               (2) would have + Verb3 on a past time.
                     I'd have been glad to show you around the city.
                     I'm excited to take you around the city.

               4.7 The verb used in the causative form.
                     Have, Has, Had to show what we did not do. I hire people to make the rules.
                      - Have / get + something + verb3.
                        I have my hair cut.
                        I let my hair.
                      - Have / has + someone + Verb or
                        get / got + someone + Verb.
                        I will have Mary water my flowers.
                        I will get Mary to water my flowers.
                        I hired Mary to water my plants.

NOUNS

noun is a part of speech typically denoting a person, place, thing, animal, or idea.
In linguistics, a noun is a member of a large, open lexical category whose members can occur as the main word in the subject of a clause, the object of a verb, or the object of apreposition.[1]
Lexical categories are defined in terms of the ways in which their members combine with other kinds of expressions. The syntactic rules for nouns differ from language to language. In English, nouns are those words which can occur with articles and attributive adjectives and can function as the head of a noun phrase.

Nouns Exercise

Point out the nouns in the following sentences and say whether they are common, proper, collective, material or abstract.
1.    Always speak the truth.
2.    We all love honesty.
3.    I have two children.
4.    The lion is the king of the beasts.
5.    Solomon was the wisest of all kings.
6.    Cleanliness is next to godliness.
7.    Birds of a feather flock together.
8.    Who teaches you grammar?
9.    The Nile is the longest of all rivers.
10.    A committee of six was appointed to assess the situation.
11.    Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India.
12.    The boy was rewarded for his honesty.
13.    He gave me an apple.
14.    I recognized his voice at once.
15.    You should never tell a lie.
16.    Wisdom is better than riches.
17.    He is on the jury.
18.    Silver and gold are precious metals.
19.    Still waters run deep.
20.    The cackling of geese saved Rome.
21.    Tubal Cain was a man of might.
22.    Old habits die hard.
23.    The early bird catches the worm.
24.    It was Edison who invented the phonograph.
25.    You can’t pump the ocean dry.
Answers
1.    Truth – abstract noun
2.    Honesty – abstract noun
3.    Children – common noun
4.    Lion – common; king – common; beasts – common
5.    Solomon – proper noun; kings – common noun
6.    Cleanliness – abstract noun; godliness – abstract noun
7.    Birds – common noun; feather – common noun
8.    Grammar – abstract noun
9.    Nile – proper noun; rivers – common noun
10.    Committee – collective noun; situation – abstract noun
11.    Jawaharlal Nehru – proper noun; Prime Minister – common noun; India – proper noun
12.    Boy – common noun; honesty – abstract noun
13.    Apple – common noun
14.    Voice – abstract noun
15.    Lie – abstract noun
16.    Wisdom – abstract; riches – abstract
17.    Jury – collective noun
18.    Silver – material; gold – material; metal – common
19.    Waters – common noun/material noun
20.    Cackling – abstract; geese – common; Rome – proper
21.    Tubal Cain – proper; man – common
22.    Habits – abstract noun
23.    Bird – common noun; worm – common noun
24.    Edison – proper noun; phonograph – common noun
25.    Ocean – common noun