NOUNS Dorothiann E. McCray
What is a noun? A noun is a word group that is used to name a person, place, thing, or idea. person Ex: Sheala loves playing soccer. place Ex: Disney World is the happiest place on earth. thing Ex: Bicycles are on sale at Wal-Mart. Idea Ex: Happiness is essential to healthy living.
Types of Nouns compound proper common
Compound Nouns A compound noun is a single noun made up of two or more words used together. one word= daydream, homework hyphenated= brother-in-law, self-esteem two words= Jenny Craig, family time
Thinkers, can you think of some additional examples? one word____________________________ hyphenated word______________________ two words____________________________
Look at the nouns in these sentences My brother’s favorite store is Foot Locker. J.F. Drake is the only public middle school in Auburn. Learning how to tie my shoelaces is one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. If we earn enough R.O.A.R. bucks, I can sit wherever I want in the lunchroom.
Proper Nouns A proper noun names a person, place, thing or ideas and begins with a capital letter. Proper noun examples: Barack Obama, Indonesia, McDonalds, Eleanor Roosevelt, Texas, City Stages
Common Nouns Common nouns name any one group of persons, places, things or ideas. It is usually not capitilized. Ex: man, state, country, county, team, teacher, artist, book.
Proper and Common Noun Examples The proper noun is bolded. The common noun is underlined. I’m going to Los Angeles to become an actor. Mrs. Huckleberry is the best teacher at George Washington High School. Flag Day is my favorite holiday. Spanish and English are two common languages in the United States. The Booker T. Washington monument is the center of the Tuskegee University campus.