nouns

Front

What is a noun?

Back

A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Give three examples of nouns that represent animals.

Back

Dog, cat, elephant.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What type of noun is 'thing'?

Back

'Thing' is a common noun that refers to an object or entity.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?

Back

A proper noun names a specific person, place, or organization and is capitalized (e.g., 'London'), while a common noun refers to general items or concepts (e.g., 'city').

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Identify the noun in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

Back

'Dog' is the noun in the sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.6.1A

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.1D

Front

What are collective nouns?

Back

Collective nouns refer to a group of individuals or things considered as a single unit (e.g., 'team', 'flock').

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1A

Front

What is an abstract noun?

Back

An abstract noun represents an idea, quality, or state rather than a concrete object (e.g., 'happiness', 'freedom').

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1C

Front

Provide an example of a compound noun.

Back

'Toothbrush' is an example of a compound noun, formed by combining 'tooth' and 'brush'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.2.4D

CCSS.L.3.1B

Front

What is a countable noun?

Back

A countable noun is a noun that can be counted (e.g., 'apple', 'car').

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

What is an uncountable noun?

Back

An uncountable noun cannot be counted individually and often refers to substances or concepts (e.g., 'water', 'information').

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B