Grammar for Everyone - Barbara Dykes 2007

Case
Introduction
Part II The parts of speech

Case is a term which classifies all nouns and pronouns according to the function that each one has in a given sentence. As this classification is relevant only for discussing such functions in advanced language study and for the study of foreign languages, case will be discussed at a later stage (see page 150).

Checklist: nouns

Can the student now:

• define the term noun in clear and simple words

• give an explanation of each category of nouns so far studied

• give examples of each type of noun

• state one way by which you can recognise a noun

• differentiate confidently between the categories

• correctly select nouns from a list of words or a passage and name the kind

• state things that can be said about a noun and give appropriate examples