Name 3 different types of nouns.
A noun is a word that is used to name a person, place, thing, or idea. Nouns can be common or proper. Common nouns are general words for people, places, things, and ideas. Proper nouns are specific names. Nouns can be singular or plural. Singular nouns refer to one person, place, thing, or idea, while plural nouns refer to more than one.
What is a Noun?
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Concepts:
The longest noun in the English language is pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis. A noun can be made up of more than one word- like 'ice cream' or 'tiger shark'. Nouns don't just describe things, they can also describe people, places, and ideas. For example, 'freedom' is a noun!
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Work together in pairs: Q: What are some examples of nouns?
Can you give me three examples of common nouns?
Work together in pairs: Q: What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
What is a noun?
- An adjective
- A person, place, thing or idea
- An adverb
- A verb
Which of the following is NOT an example of a noun?
What type of noun is 'New York City'?
- Common Noun
- Abstract Noun
- Collective Noun
- Proper Noun
What type of noun is 'happiness'?
- Uncountable Noun
- Concrete Noun
- Abstract Noun
- Countable Noun
Which one is not a proper noun?
- John
- bookstore
- desk
- Paris