Nouns
What is a noun? Person, place, thing, or idea
Common Noun A common noun names general items Not capitalized unless they begin a sentence or part of a title. Walk into the kitchen. What do you see? Leave the house. Where do you go?
Common Nouns Cont. EXAMPLES: writer country monument compact disc book language city mall grass girl
Proper Nouns A proper noun has two different characteristics…. 1.It will name a specific item 2.It will begin with a capital letter no matter where it is in the sentence.
Proper Noun Cont. Examples -Ms. Basone -Eiffel Tower -Tennessee -Central Magnet School -George Washington -Batman -Oreo
Common vs. Proper teacher cookie school college Mr. Patterson Oreo Central Magnet School Louisiana State University
What is a CONCRETE NOUN? Person, place, or thing Can be perceived by one or more of the senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, or smell)
Concrete Nouns Photograph Music Baseball Filmmaker Opryland Rose Peaches
What is an ABSTRACT NOUN? Names an idea, a feeling, a quality, or a characteristic.
Abstract Nouns Love Fun Freedom Self-esteem Beauty Honor Wisdom knowledge
What are COLLECTIVE NOUNS? Noun that names a GROUP.
Collective Nouns Audience Batch Class Committee Herd Crew Family Jury Litter Swarm team
What is a COMPOUND NOUN? Noun that is made with two or more words
Compound Nouns Football Blackboard Software Breakfast Washing machine Haircut Mother-in-law
Practice Write one sentence using each: 1.Abstract noun 2.Collective noun 3.Compound noun 4.Concrete noun