Wednesday 16: Types of Nouns

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What is a concrete noun?

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A noun that can be perceived through any of the five senses.

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What is an abstract noun?

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A noun that names a quality, feeling, idea, or characteristic.

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What is a collective noun?

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A noun that refers to a group of individuals or things.

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Give an example of a collective noun.

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Flock (as in a flock of birds).

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Is 'exploration' a concrete or abstract noun?

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Abstract.

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What is a proper noun?

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A specific name for a particular person, place, or organization, always capitalized.

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What is a common noun?

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A general name for a person, place, or thing, not capitalized.

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What is a compound noun?

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A noun made up of two or more words that function as a single noun.

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Give an example of a compound noun.

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Toothbrush (tooth + brush).

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What is a singular noun?

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A noun that refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.