1. Parts of Speech
NOUNS

2. Basic Definition
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Ex:
Mrs. Koszarek, teacher
Waterford, school
desk, computer
inspiration, freedom

3. Types of nouns
Proper noun: specific, or particular person, place, thing, or idea
ALWAYS capitalized
Ex: Mrs. Koszarek, Waterford, September
Common noun: a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea
NOT capitalized
Ex: teacher, school, month

4. Types of Nouns Con’t
Concrete noun: an object that can be seen, heard, smelled, touched, or tasted
Ex: book, bell, flower, sand, apple
Abstract noun: names an idea, quality, or state
Ex: independence, pride, sadness, uncertainty

5. Types of Nouns Con’t
Singular: a noun that names only one person, place, thing, or idea
Ex: stage, city, foot
Plural: names more than one PPTI.
Ex: stages, cities, feet

6. HOT TIP
All nouns are either common or proper, concrete or abstract, AND singular or plural.
Ex: Mrs. Koszarek is a proper, concrete, and singular noun.
Ex: teachers is common, concrete, and plural
Ex: freedom is common, abstract, and singular

7. Types of Nouns Con’t
Compound noun: made up of two or more words, either written as one, separately, or hyphenated.
Ex: airplane, parking lot, mother-in-law
Collective noun: names a group of people or things
Ex: Audience, family, class (one thing, but lots of people

8. A Quick Note on Collective Nouns
Collective nouns can be used to discuss a group as a single unit or as a number of individuals
Ex: The jury selects a winner of the competition. (unit-acting as one unit)
Ex: The jury disagree on a winner. (individuals- separate people that disagree)

9. Types of Nouns Con’t
Possessive noun: shows ownership or relationship by using an apostrophe
Ex: the teacher’s car (ownership)
Ex: the teacher’s husband (relationship)

10. Any Questions?
Let’s practice together! Turn to page 8.
Homework: Noun worksheet