English Homework Assignment
Topic: Nouns, Pronouns, and Linking Verbs
Grade: 12th
Section 1: Identifying Nouns
Instructions: Highlight all the nouns in the following sentences. Label each noun as proper (P),
common (C), abstract (A), or collective (CL).
1. The committee discussed the future of education.
committee (CL - Collective)
future (A - Abstract)
education (A - Abstract)
2. Jennifer loves reading novels about courage and bravery.
Jennifer (P - Proper)
novels (C - Common)
courage (A - Abstract)
bravery (A - Abstract)
3. The library has a collection of rare manuscripts.
library (C - Common)
collection (CL - Collective)
manuscripts (C - Common)
4. Happiness is the key to a successful life.
Happiness (A - Abstract)
key (C - Common)
life (A - Abstract)
5. London is famous for its historic landmarks.
London (P - Proper)
landmarks (C - Common)
Section 2: Pronouns
Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct pronoun. Then, identify whether the pronoun is
personal, possessive, reflexive, demonstrative, or relative.
1. I have a friend _who__ loves hiking in the mountains. relative
2. This book is not mine; it’s _hers__. possessive
3. The students prepared themselves for the test, and _they__ did well. personal
4. Is this jacket yours or _his__? possessive
5. That is the woman _who__ won the award. relative
Section 3: Linking Verbs
Instructions: Identify the linking verbs in each sentence and underline them.
1. The flowers in the garden smell amazing.
2. She became a doctor after years of hard work.
3. The soup tastes delicious with fresh herbs.
4. His ideas seem impractical at first glance.
5. They were excited about the upcoming trip.
Section 4: Writing Practice
Instructions: Write 5 sentences that include:
1. At least two nouns (underline them).
2. At least one pronoun (circle it).
3. One linking verb (highlight it).
The car and driver (were) both tired after the long journey, but (he) still smiled.
My parents (are) proud of my accomplishments, and (they) support me in everything I do.
My brother (is) a talented musician, and (he) plays the guitar beautifully.
The puppy and kitten (seem) happy in (their) new home.
The trees and flowers (look) beautiful in spring, and (they) bloom every year.