NOUNS A noun is a word which refers to a person, place, thing, or idea.

NOUNS

NOUNSA noun is a word which refers to a person, place, thing, or idea.

There are several different types of nouns:

Common and proper nouns.

Concrete and abstract nouns.

Collective & compound nouns.Common & Proper NounsCommon Nouns: Refer to something that is not unique and has no defining characteristics. EX: desk, chair

Proper Nouns: Refers to a unique person, place, thing, or idea; that has defining characteristics. They are always written with the first letter capitalized.EX: Mayaguez, JohnSingular NounsOne person, place, thing, or idea

Ex: computer

Plural NounsMore than one person, place, thing, or idea

Make most nouns plural by -adding s or -es.-making a new word. (child children)-Some require no change. (sheep= sheep)

Common NounsA general person, place, thing, or idea

Ex. cat

Proper NounsA specific person, place, thing, or idea

Ex: Atlanta Braves

Concrete Nouns: Can be perceived by at least one of the five senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste). EX: Chair, John

Abstract Nouns: Cannot be perceived by any of the five senses. They are usually emotions, ideals, or concepts. EX: Freedom, love, sadness.Concrete & Abstract NounsAbstract NounsA noun that names an idea. It cannot be touched.

Ex: liberty, freedom, justice

Concrete NounsA noun that you can touch.

Ex: butterfly

Collective & Compound NounsCollective Nouns: Refers to a single noun that indicates or refers to more than one. EX: Family, team, club

Compound Noun: A single noun formed by two or more words. They can be together, separate, or divided by hyphen (-). EX: Butterfly, Christmas tree, mother-in-law Collective NounsA noun that names a collection of things

Ex: swarm of bees

Possessive NounsA noun that shows ownership

For singular nouns, add s (cars)

For plural nouns, add if it already has an s(houses)

For plural nouns that dont end in s, add s (geeses)

Try Your Luck!What types of nouns is the following example?

Kansas CityCompound &properAbstract & collectiveCommon & concrete

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Family

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