9.1 Four Kinds of Nouns - Common/Proper/Concrete/Abstract

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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 that is not capitalized. Examples include 'city', 'dog', and 'happiness'.

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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. Examples include 'New York', 'Sarah', and 'Microsoft'.

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun refers to something that can be perceived through the senses, such as 'apple', 'car', or 'music'.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be perceived through the senses, such as 'love', 'freedom', or 'courage'.

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How do you identify a proper noun in a sentence?

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A proper noun is identified by its capitalization and refers to a specific name of a person, place, or organization.

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What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

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Common nouns are general names and are not capitalized, while proper nouns are specific names and are always capitalized.

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Give an example of a sentence using a common noun.

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The dog barked loudly.

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Give an example of a sentence using a proper noun.

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Sarah went to the park.

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Label the following as concrete or abstract: 'happiness'.

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Abstract.

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Label the following as concrete or abstract: 'apple'.

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Concrete.