Collective, Common and Proper Nouns

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What is a Common Noun?

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A Common Noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include 'dog', 'city', and 'book'.

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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. Examples include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'McDonald's'.

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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, animals, or things. Examples include 'team', 'flock', and 'class'.

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Is 'wallet' a Common Noun, Proper Noun, or Collective Noun?

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'Wallet' is a Common Noun.

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Is 'class' a Common Noun, Proper Noun, or Collective Noun?

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'Class' is a Collective Noun.

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Is 'candle' a Common Noun, Proper Noun, or Collective Noun?

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'Candle' is a Common Noun.

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Is 'McDonald's' a Common Noun, Proper Noun, or Collective Noun?

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'McDonald's' is a Proper Noun.

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Is 'book' a Common Noun, Proper Noun, or Collective Noun?

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'Book' is a Common Noun.

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Give an example of a Collective Noun.

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An example of a Collective Noun is 'herd', as in 'herd of cows'.

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Give an example of a Proper Noun.

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An example of a Proper Noun is 'London', as in 'I live in London'.