Nouns A noun is a word or word group that is used to name a person, place, thing, or idea. There are four main types of nouns: common, proper, concrete, and abstract
Person Place Sharon Major Brown Hairstylist Joggers Teacher Mrs. Batts Mr. Matanzo Mom Iowa Districts Mars America Antarctica Library Hospital London
Thing Idea Okra Great Pyramid Toothpick Car Dish Flower Merry-go-round Roller coaster Poster Peace Truth Artistry Excellence Beauty Love Hate Joy Sorrow
Proper Nouns Names a particular person, place, thing or idea Sandra Houston Statue of Liberty Islam Principal Dell Computers Cummings High School
Common Nouns Names any one of a group of persons, places, things, or ideas Generally not capitalized author city monument religion leader company
Concrete Nouns Names a person, place, thing, or idea that can be perceived by one or more of the senses It can be seen, heard, smelt, tasted, or touched violin onions Eiffel Tower
Abstract Nouns Names an idea, feeling, quality, or characteristic It cannot be seen, heard, smelt, tasted, or touched peace honor self-control democracy