Question

Identify the Nouns
1. Many of these people have been ignored.
Many
These
People
Ignored
2. Most of the calls to this company are placed on lengthy holds.
Most
Placed
Lengthy
Holds
3. The U.S. Declaration of Independence was written in 1776.
U.S ,
Declaration
Written,
In

4. Tom and Dave were in the same platoon during the Gulf War.
War
And
Were
During
5. This is a mighty fine job of woodworking, if I do say so myself.
Job
Mighty
Fine
Say
6. My mother tried to live in South Georgia for two years but couldn’t stand the heat.
Live
Heat
Tried
But

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. people

2.holds

3. declaration

4. war

5. job

6.heat

Answer 2

Answer:

It is the plural of “person.” A noun identifies a person, place, or thing. “Many,” although the subject of the sentence, is an adverb indicating amount. “These” is an adjective modifying the noun “people.” “Ignored” is a transitive verb; “have been ignored” is the plural past participle used to form the passive voice