Name: ………………………….…….. Date: ……….…

NOUNS

Nouns can be labelled according to case. There are three main cases; subjective (the noun is the subject of the verb),                                                      objective (object of the verb or preposition) and                                                            possessive (shows ownership).

• David thanked Sally’s dad.

(Subjective) (Possessive) (Objective)

Select the correct case of each noun in the sentences below.

subjective objective or possessive

1. The bull broke the fence. ………………..

2. Dad built my sister’s swing. ………………..

3. The dog bit the postman’s leg. ………………..

4. The ferret chased the rabbit. ………………..

5. Michelle chose mum’s present. ………………..

6. The helicopter landed on the road. ………………..

7. The umpire bounced the ball. ………………..

8. The teacher’s watch is missing. ………………..