1. The Cat in the hat ate a very nasty rat.
Identify each of the words in this sentence
Verb
Object of the preposition
Noun.
Adverb
Preposition
Subject
Predicate
Adjective

2. Nouns

3. Def. A Noun is a word that names a person, place, thing or idea.
Person: Sarah, Mom, Driver
Place: School, Mall, Prison
Thing: Dog, Cat, Pencil
Idea: Pride, Fear, Dignity

4. Concrete Nouns
Concrete Nouns name objects that occupy space or that can be recognized by any of the senses
Examples: Desk, Computer, Twinkie

5. Abstract Nouns
Abstract Nouns name ideas, qualities, or characteristics
Examples: Clarity, Anger, Hope

6. Possessive Nouns Nouns can also show ownership.
Singular Possessive shows one person or thing having ownership
Example: The dog’s toys are lost in the yard.
In this example only one dog has lost toys

7. Continued
Plural Possessive Nouns show that more than one person or object has possession Example: The students’ tribute was touching. In this example more than one student has possession of an object

8. Common and Proper Nouns
Common nouns name non-specific objects or people
School, boy, tv.
Proper nouns name specific examples of objects or people
Gibson County High School, Joey, Sony

9. Collective Nouns
Collective Nouns name groups and may be either singular or plural depending on reference of the whole or individual members
Examples: Class, Team, Swarm, Group
The faculty is staying after school for their meeting.
In this example “faculty” is a single entity and therefore singular
The cast were unable to decide on a name for the play.
In this example each member has a different opinion; therefore, the noun “cast” is plural

10. Compound Nouns
Simply put, a compound noun is a noun that is made of two or more words put together.
Examples:
Schoolhouse Step-Mother Overpower