Noun Showdown Exit Ticket
TEKS 4.11.D.iii Target Practice
Noun Showdown
Singular & Plural Noun Conventions
EXIT TICKET
Student Name:
Date:
Directions
Read each sentence carefully. Write the correct **singular** or **plural** form of the noun in parentheses to complete the sentence correctly. Be sure to check your spelling!
1
The energetic (puppy) chased the soccer ball across the school yard.
2
After the windy autumn storm, we had to rake up all the fallen (leaf) in our backyard.
3
Dad bought three sturdy cardboard (box) to store our old books in the attic.
4
Several eager (child) raised their hands to answer the teacher's question.
5
The dentist recommended that we brush our (tooth) for at least two full minutes.
TEKS Grade 4 English Language Arts • 4.11.D.iii
Noun Navigators Lesson Series
Noun Showdown Answer Key
TEKS 4.11.D.iii Grading Guide
Noun Showdown
Singular & Plural Noun Conventions
ANSWER KEY
Target Grade 4th Grade ELA
Total Points 100 (20 pts each)
Alignment TEKS 4.11.D.iii
Grading & Instructional Tips
Spelling Precision: Standard 4.11.D.iii requires standard spelling of plurals. Partial credit (e.g., 10/20) may be awarded if the student identified the correct pattern but made a spelling error (like puppys or leafs).
Common Misconceptions: Watch for overgeneralization of the plural "-s" rule (e.g., writing childs instead of children or tooths instead of teeth).
1
The energetic puppies (puppy) chased the soccer ball across the school yard.
Spelling Rule: Consonant + 'y' → Change 'y' to 'i' and add '-es'. (Do not accept 'puppys').
2
After the windy autumn storm, we had to rake up all the fallen leaves (leaf) in our backyard.
Spelling Rule: Ending in 'f' → Change 'f' to 'v' and add '-es'. (Do not accept 'leafs').
3
Dad bought three sturdy cardboard boxes (box) to store our old books in the attic.
Spelling Rule: Ending in 'x' → Add '-es'. (Do not accept 'boxs').
4
Several eager children (child) raised their hands to answer the teacher's question.
Spelling Rule: Irregular Plural. Complete word mutation. (Do not accept 'childs' or 'childrens').
5
The dentist recommended that we brush our teeth (tooth) for at least two full minutes.
Spelling Rule: Irregular Plural. Vowel shift 'oo' → 'ee'. (Do not accept 'tooths').
TEKS Grade 4 English Language Arts • 4.11.D.iii
Noun Navigators Lesson Series
