Nouns:

The
Building
Blocks of
Language
Introduction
to Nouns

Nouns are words that name people,

places, things, or ideas. Common,
proper, abstract, concrete,
collective, and compound are types
of nouns.
Types of Nouns

Common nouns refer to general things, people, or places.

Proper nouns refer to specific names of people, places, or things.

Abstract nouns refer to ideas, emotions, or concepts that cannot be

touched or seen.
Proper
Nouns
Proper nouns are specific names of
people, places, or things. Examples
include New York City, John Smith,
and Apple Inc. Proper nouns are
always capitalized.
Common
Nouns
Nouns are words that name people,
places, things, or ideas. Common
nouns refer to general things, such
as cat, computer, or city.
Concrete
Nouns

Concrete nouns are tangible

objects that can be perceived by
the five senses. Examples include
chair, apple, dog, and book.
Abstract
Nouns

Abstract nouns are intangible ideas,

concepts, feelings, or qualities.
Examples include love, courage,
justice, freedom, and happiness.
Collective
Nouns
A collective noun refers to a group
of people, animals, or things.
Examples include team, family, herd,
and flock. They are singular in form.
Examples
of Nouns
Nouns are words that name people,
places, things, or ideas. Common,
proper, concrete, abstract,
collective, and compound nouns are
types of nouns.
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