Nouns A word or word group that is used to name a person, place, thing, or idea.

Breaking down the definition of a noun Persons parents, Martha, teacher, woman, sister, linebackers, baby sitter Places White House, states, school, city, Chicago Things rocket, desks, ocean, hamster, train, computer, Newberry Medal, Golden Gate Bridge Ideas Danger, freedom, kindness, fears, dream, courage, friendship, intelligence

Compound Nouns A single noun made up of two or more words used together. Compound Nouns may be written as: One Word Hyphenated Word Two Words dreamland self-esteem Rita Rodriguez Iceland sister-in-law family room

Proper Nouns vs. Common Nouns A proper noun names a particular person, place, thing, or idea and begins with a capital letter. A common noun names an ordinary person, place, thing, or idea. It is usually not capitalized. Common Noun Proper Nouns city Los Angeles holiday Chinese New Year monument Lincoln Memorial book Barrio Boy

Collective Nouns A collective noun is singular, but names a group of persons or things. Examples of collective nouns: audience family public club herd team crowd pair squad

Abstract Nouns vs. Concrete Nouns An abstract noun names a feeling, idea, or quality that can be understood, but not seen or touched. joy curiosity judgment A concrete noun names a person, place, or thing that can be seen or touched. coach field ball goal

Possessive Nouns A possessive nouns shows ownership of an object or quality. To make a noun possessive you add an apostrophe and -s to the end of the noun. Ellie’s determination helped her win the race. Add only an apostrophe after plural nouns that end in -s. Linda liked to read in her parents’ office.

Tonight’s Homework Locate the collective noun name for a group of animals. Example: buffalo = herd Think of one abstract noun that we have not discussed in class. Write them down and bring to class tomorrow.