Recall the different parts of a sentence by taking a sentence from the myth “The Creation.” Study what words make up a sentence.
Lumawig, the great spirit, came down from the sky and cut many reeds.
| Noun | Verb | Verb |
|---|---|---|
| Lumawig | came down from the sky and | cut many reeds. |
In the sentence above, what part of speech is the underlined word Lumawig? What part of speech do came and cut belong to?
Nouns refer to names of people, places, or things. Study the examples of nouns in the chart below.
| People | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Man | Anna | Miguel | Parents | Friend |
| Places | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulacan | Province | Park | Philippines |
| Things | ||
|---|---|---|
| Things you can search or touch | Ideas and actions | Conditions and qualities |
| bamboo | peace | parentage |
| salt | language | bravery |
| sky | creation | joy |
| plant | myth | beauty |
Nouns can also denote number. Singular nouns denote that there is only one while a plural noun denotes more than one. Plural nouns are usually formed by adding –s or –es to a regular noun. Irregular nouns however take a different form when made into plural form.
| Regular Nouns | Irregular Nouns |
|---|---|
| stone - stones | man – men |
| reed - reeds | mouse – mice |
| mountain - mountains | sky - skies |
