Nouns

Naming words are called nouns. Nouns can be the names of persons, places, animals and things.
Examples
"father", mother, etc.
Proper Nouns
  • Definition: A name used for an individual person, place, or organization, spelled with initial capital letters
  • Examples: Jack, Michigan, etc.
  • Types of Nouns
  • Proper Nouns & Common Nouns
  • Singular & Plural Nouns
  • Collective Nouns
  • Compound Nouns
  • Sentences
    Beth went to class.
    Common Nouns
  • Definition: A common noun names general items.
  • Examples: ball, pillow, etc.
  • Compound Nouns
  • Definition:Compound nouns are nouns made up of two or more words. Some compound nouns are hyphenated.
  • Examples: mother-in-law, paper-clip, toothbrush, etc.
  • Collective Nouns
  • Definition:A collective noun is the word used for a group of people or things.
  • Examples: team, jury, choir, etc.
  • Singular Nouns
  • Definition: When a noun means only one, it is said to be singular.
  • Examples: boy, chair, etc.
  • Plural Nouns
  • Definition: When a noun means more than one, it is said to be plural.
  • Example: books, churches, etc.
  • Note
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