Nouns Eight Kinds of Nouns: common, proper, collective, compound, concrete, abstract, singular, plural
A noun is a word that names a: Person Grandfather, Percy, doctor Place Parkers Prairie, school, river Thing pencil, clock, shoe Idea love, truth, democracy Quality beauty, sadness, boredom
A common noun is the general name for a ______. Person = girl Thing = tree Place = hospital Idea =curiosity Quality = strength
A proper noun is the specific name for a ____________. Person = George Washington Place = Minnesota Thing = Oreo cookies
A collective noun is a word used for a group of people or things. choir flock herd
A compound noun is made up of two or more words. blackboard wallpaper scarecrow toothpaste
Sometimes compound nouns are hyphenated. Father-in-law Twenty-five Six-year-old
A concrete noun refers to the ability to see, hear, smell, taste, or feel the item.
An abstract noun refers to abstract objects such as ideas and concepts. intelligence bravery loyalty
A singular noun names one person, place, or thing. Grandmother Computer House Pencil
A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing. Pens Churches Books Parents
Write down the common nouns in these sentences. The architect built a sturdy bridge. Sentence #2: The population of St. Louis watched on television as the Gateway Arch was completed. Answers: architect, bridge, population, television
Write down the proper nouns in these sentences. On January 15, Americans celebrated Martin Luther King Day. Sentence #4: Mr. Thompson brought his grandchildren some souvenirs from Mexico. Answers: January, Americans, Martin Luther King Day, Mr. Thompson, Mexico
Write down the collective nouns on this slide. Sentence #5: The team sprayed water on the coach. Sentence #6: No one in the crew saw the whale coming. Answers: team, crew
Write down the compound nouns in these sentences. The butterfly is a delicate creature. Sentence #8: The sixteen-year-old hopes to work as a lifeguard next summer. Answers: butterfly, sixteen-year-old, lifeguard
Write down the concrete nouns in these sentences. He eats his bowl of cereal quickly. Sentence #10: On the path we spotted a large snake. Answers: bowl, cereal, path, snake
Write down the abstract nouns in these sentences. Many immigrants came to this country seeking freedom. Sentence #12: The hikers enjoyed the beauty of the fall leaves. Answers: freedom, beauty
Write down the singular nouns in these sentences. The tourist noticed the museum. Sentence #14: As a boy, he climbed many trees. Answers: tourist, museum, boy
Write down the plural nouns in these sentences. Children can walk through the fields. Sentence #16: Her face was shown in many photos and advertisements. Answers: children, fields, photos, advertisements