Nouns-D2

I. Nouns

1. What is a noun?

Definition: a word that can be used as an object or a subject.

Examples: (nouns are **bold-faced**)

1. Every **year** we go to the **beach**.

2. **Matt** goes to **school** every day.

3. On **Monday** we didn’t have any **homework**!!!!!

4. The **house** was smoldered to **ash**.

5. My **mom** gave me **food.**

2. What types of nouns are there?

Type A. Proper Nouns

Definition: a noun that is a usually a name, place, or event and is capitalized.

1. Examples

a. **John** had to go to the **Christmas** party.

b. **California** is where **Tim** lives.

Type B. Common Nouns

Definition: a noun that is used more often than the other nouns.

1. Examples

a. The **book** is in the **class**.

b. The **dog** is in the **yard**.

Type C. Concrete Nouns

Definition: a noun that is either moving or solid.

1. Examples

a. The **cement** was very rough.

b. **Gold** is a very strong mineral.

Type D. Abstract Nouns

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Type E. Countable Nouns

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Type F. Non-Countable Nouns

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Type G. Collective Nouns

Definition: A word used

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