8 English

Quarter 1–Module 4:
Nouns: Definitions and Purposes

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ASDS Leonardo C. Canlas, EdD, CESE
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SGOD Chief, Arceli S. Lopez, PhD
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Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the English 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Nouns: Definitions and
Purposes
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from public
institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set
by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in
schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

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Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included
in the module.

For the Learner:

Welcome to the English 8 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module Nouns: Definitions and
Purposes

Language is the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use
of words in a structured and conventional way. We choose the words we use in expressing our
thoughts and feelings, these chosen words are also the exact reflection of who we are and what
we can do.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and
independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of
the learning resource while being an active learner. Please remember not to make any
markings on this module and write your answers on your notebook.
 What I Need to Know

In the previous lessons, you have learned the parts of a sentence. This time we
will explore more of the parts of speech, specifically, the one that names everything—
Noun.
Nouns form a large proportion of English vocabulary and they come in a wide
variety of types. It can name a person, animals, things, although sometimes they might
be intangible things, such as concepts, activities, or processes. Some might even be
hypothetical or imaginary things.

Here is your starting line:

At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. provide the denotation of noun;
2. identify the functions of noun in the sentence; and
3. appreciate the function of nouns in the sentence.

What I Know

Read the sentences carefully. Choose the statements that best describe nouns by
drawing a smiley face after the number on your notebook.

1. Noun is one part of speech.

2. It can name a person, animals, and things.
3. It can name even the intangible things.
4. Noun can play as the subject, or the object in a sentence.
5. Proper and common are just some of its types.

Lesson
Noun and its Purposes
1
Noun acts as the subject of a sentence that performs the action of the verb. The
subject has to be a noun. It cannot be a verb, an adverb, an adjective or any other part
of speech. Nouns are basic to sentence structure because they, along with pronouns,
provide the subject of the sentence. In addition, a noun functions as a direct object of a
verb, an indirect object of a verb, object of a preposition, or a complement.

What’s In

Write the word TRUE if the statement states something true about nouns,
otherwise write the word FALSE. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. Noun is a part of speech that names person, place, things and even
events.
2. It is the only part of speech that can be used as a subject.
3. It has essential functions such as a direct object of the verb.
4. It is the antecedent of a pronoun.
5. It is a basic to sentence structure.

What’s New

Observe the sentences below, and jot on your notebook what you noticed.

1. The car smashed into the wall.

2. The wall was smashed by the car.

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You may have noticed that nouns may be placed differently in the given

sentences. The function of the noun changes when its position changes in the

sentence.

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 What is It

Functions of Nouns

Noun as subject

The subject (in bold) can be a person, place, thing or idea. It performs an act or shows a
state of being as expressed by the verb. The subject is easily recognized as it usually
comes at the beginning of a sentence and is followed by a verb.

examples
1. The man stepped on my toes.
2. Sam accidentally hits her head on the bookshelf.

Noun as direct object

The direct object (in bold) is a noun in a sentence. The object is acted upon by the subject,
and It typically comes after the verb.

examples
1. Tom bit his nail.
2. I am painting the doghouse

Noun as indirect object

An indirect object represents a person or thing that receives the effect of the action of the
verb. It usually comes between the verb and the direct object.

examples
1. He fed the monkeys bananas.
2. She poured drinks for the boys.

Noun as object of a preposition

The object of preposition (in bold) is a noun in a sentence. The object comes after the
preposition as shown here in following examples.

examples
 1. Joe broke his nose in a fight. (Preposition: in)
2. Two puppies followed behind the girl. (Preposition: behind)

What’s More

Independent Activity 1: Segregate!

Read the article and sort the nouns found in the article. Copy the table that
follows on your notebook and write the nouns under the category they belong in.

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Person Place Animal Things Events

people savannah buffalo coats day
hunters grasslands herd black
dark brown
hair
food
shrubs
bushes
minerals
Independent Assessment 1: D.O!

Get the direct object in each sentence below. Write your answer on your notebook.

1. Bart called the store in the mall.

2. Corey served to his family the dinner that he cooked earlier.
3. Her father bought the popcorn that she likes.
4. He gave his teacher a card that he picked out himself.
5. Helene wrote a story about a pioneer town in Nebraska.

Independent Activity 2: Let’s match!

Match the underlined noun in column A with its function in column B. Write the
letters of your answers on your notebook.

1. Jessie went to the Mall to buy a new bag. a. subject

2. The team needs an extensive training. b. direct object
3. The car was in the parking lot c. indirect object
4. Sam offered Jim a cup of tea. d. Object of preposition
5. John segregated the trash.

Independent Assessment 2: Noun Pool!

Look at the highlighted word in the following sentences. Distinguish its function by
writing S for Subject, DO for Direct Object, IO for Indirect object and OP for Object of
Preposition. Write your answers on your notebook.

1. Philippines is also known as the Pearl of the Orient Sea.

2. Traditionally, Christmas Holiday is celebrated on the 25 th of December where
families eat together at home.
3. Filipinos are known to be family-oriented.
4. They share presents which kids really like the most.
5. It’s the perfect time for the family to be reunited and enjoy the food on the table
Independent Activity 3: What’s my job?

Identify the function of the underlined noun in the sentence. Write your answer on
your notebook.

________1. They bought the condominium for their daughter.

________2. I ordered you a sweater from the catalog.
________3. The teacher taught our class public speaking.
________4. Sandy was talking to her boss over the phone.
________5. We were constructing the building when you arrived.

Independent Assessment 3: My task!

Get the noun that corresponds to the given function inside the parenthesis. Write
your answer on your notebook.

1. The world is a mighty big place. (Subject)

2. Please hand me that pitcher. (Direct object)
3. Mom made my sister a beautiful brocade. (Indirect object)
4. Mandy entered her huge pumpkins in the fair. (Object of preposition)
5. I nervously handed my grades to my father. (Indirect object)

What I Have Learned

Pick all the nouns used in the paragraph below, then identify its kind. Write your
answers on your notebook.

The Philippines was claimed in the name of Spain in 1521 by Ferdinand

Magellan, a Portuguese explorer sailing for Spain, who named the islands after King
Philip II of Spain. They were then called Las Felipinas.
 What I Can Do

Analyze the sentences below. Write the function of each italicized noun below.
Do it on your notebook.

A. (1) Jen grow plants at the (2) backyard.

B. My Teacher gave (3) John the (4) seeds so he could grow his plants too.
C. Jen digs the (5) earth and water each plant in the (6) morning
D. During the harvest season, Jen picks the vegetables and (7) fruits to sell them in
the (8) marketplace.
E. She loves the harvest (9) season because at the end of the (10) day, she could
grow new plants for the next harvest.

Assessment

Identify the function of the underlined noun. Write the letter of the correct answer on
your notebook.
1. I can’t find my shoes.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

2. English is my favorite subject.

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

3. Three students were chosen to go to the spelling bee finals.

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

4. Can we go to the concert tonight?

a. subject
b. direct object
 c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

5. Give your brother his bat.

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

6. Where did you put that book?

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

7. Could you please make Grandma a cup of tea?

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

8. Give the cat her dinner please.

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

9. We were swimming at the lake yesterday.

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

10. He hit the ball right out the park.

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

11. Mary, I need you to get me some milk at the store.

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

12. Jenny passed me the apple at dinner.

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition
13. We gave grandpa a puppy for his birthday.
a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

14. Pizza is my favorite food.

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition

15. Max joined the team in the practice.

a. subject
b. direct object
c. indirect object
d. object of the preposition
 Answer Key

Object of Preposition 10.

Direct Object 9.
Object of Preposition 8. OP 5.
Direct Object 7. DO 4.
Object of Preposition 6. DO 3.
15.B Direct Object 5. OP 2.
14.A Direct Object 4. S 1.
13.B Indirect Object 3.
Independent Assessment 2
Direct Object 2. 5.grades minerals
12. B Subject 1.
11. A 4.fair B 5. bushes
What I can do 3.sister C 4. lands
10. D shrubs grass-
9. D 2.pitcher D 3.
Las Felipinas A 2. food day savannah
Spain
1.world
8. C B 1.
King Philip II Assessment 3 hair Events Place
7. C Islands
6. B Spain
Independent Activity 2 brown
explorer dark
5. C 5. Direct object story 5.
Portuguese black herd hunters
4. D Ferdinand Magellan 4. Object of preposition card 4.
3. A Spain coats buffalo people
3. Subject popcorn 3.
2. A Philippines
2. Indirect object dinner 2. Things Animal Person
1. B learned 1. Direct object store 1. Activity 1
Assessment What I have Activity 3 Independent assessment 1
What’s more?

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