Nouns
1. What is a Noun?
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns are the building blocks of sentences and can perform different functions such as the subject, object, or complement.
2. Types of Nouns
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Type |
Description |
Examples |
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Common Noun |
Names general people, places, things, or ideas |
girl, school, book, city |
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Proper Noun |
Names specific people, places, or organizations (always capitalized) |
Malawi, London, John, Nile River |
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Abstract Noun |
Names qualities, feelings, ideas, or concepts that cannot be seen or touched |
love, courage, freedom, happiness |
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Concrete Noun |
Names things you can see, touch, hear, smell, or taste |
apple, dog, music, river |
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Collective Noun |
Names a group or collection of people, animals, or things |
team, flock, audience, committee |
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Countable Noun |
Names things that can be counted |
chair/chairs, book/books, pen/pens |
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Uncountable Noun |
Names things that cannot be counted individually |
water, air, rice, information |