Nouns

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What is a noun?

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

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or organization and is always capitalized.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is a common noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing and is not capitalized.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership or possession, often formed by adding an apostrophe and 's'.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

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How do you form the possessive of a singular noun?

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To form the possessive of a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by 's' (e.g., the girl's book).

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CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.2.2C

CCSS.L.1.1B

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How do you form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's'?

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To form the possessive of a plural noun that ends in 's', add only an apostrophe (e.g., the girls' books).

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.2D

CCSS.L.1.1B

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What is the difference between singular and plural nouns?

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Singular nouns refer to one person, place, or thing, while plural nouns refer to more than one.

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CCSS.L.3.1B

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.K.1C

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched (e.g., happiness, freedom).

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CCSS.L.3.1C

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people or things (e.g., team, flock).

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CCSS.L.2.1A

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is made up of two or more words that function as a single noun (e.g., toothpaste, basketball).

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CCSS.L.2.4D