Types of Nouns, Adjectives, and Sentences

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A noun you can see, hear, touch, taste, or smell. Example: I picked up the rock and threw it in the pond.

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Concrete Noun

Front

A noun that names an idea, feeling, or quality. Example: Happiness is important for a good life.

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Abstract Noun

Front

A general name for a person, place, or thing. Example: The teacher gave us homework.

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Common Noun

Front

A specific name for a person, place, or thing (always capitalized). Example: Dr. Smith is our science teacher.

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Proper Noun

Front

A noun that names a group of people or things. Example: The team won the game.

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Collective Noun

Front

Describes a noun or pronoun. Example: The fluffy dog barked.

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Descriptive Adjective

Front

Compares two nouns. Example: Today is colder than yesterday.

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Comparative Adjective

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Compares three or more nouns. Example: She is the tallest student in class.

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Superlative Adjective

Front

Points out a specific noun. Example: That pencil is mine.

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Demonstrative Adjective

Front

Used to ask a question and modify a noun. Example: Which color do you like best?

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Interrogative Adjective