Types of Nouns

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What is a noun?

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

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun is a noun that can be perceived through the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell). Examples: apple, dog, car.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a noun that cannot be perceived through the five senses. It represents ideas, qualities, or conditions. Examples: love, loyalty, talent.

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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. It is not capitalized. Examples: city, teacher, 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. It is always capitalized. Examples: New York, Sarah, Microsoft.

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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: team, flock, bunch.

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is a noun made up of two or more words that function as a single noun. Examples: toothpaste, basketball, mother-in-law.

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Can you give an example of an abstract noun in a sentence?

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Sure! 'Her kindness made everyone feel welcome.' (kindness is an abstract noun).

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Can you give an example of a concrete noun in a sentence?

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Sure! 'The dog barked loudly.' (dog is a concrete noun).

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Can you give an example of a collective noun in a sentence?

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Sure! 'The flock of birds flew south for the winter.' (flock is a collective noun).