Understanding Nouns

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What are nouns?

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Nouns are names of persons, things, animals, or places. They are naming words.

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Give examples of nouns that are persons.

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teacher, girl, doctor, boy

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Give examples of nouns that are places.

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park, school, house

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Give examples of nouns that are animals.

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dog, cat, bird

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Give examples of nouns that are things.

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bag, pencil, chair

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What is a common noun?

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Common nouns are common names of persons, places, things, animals, or events. They start with a small letter (unless they begin a sentence).

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Give examples of common nouns.

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trees, cars, shoes, fruits, mountain, etc.

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What is a proper noun?

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Proper nouns are specific names of persons, places, things, animals, or events. They always start with a capital letter.

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What types of proper nouns are mentioned?

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Proper nouns can name days of the week, months, and holidays.

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Give examples of proper nouns.

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Jean, Johannes, Lolo Anso, Mango Tree, Mr. Manaloto, Mrs. Manaloto, Clark Picnic Ground, McDonald’s, etc.