TESOL 103 - Technology Tools

TESOL 103 - Technology Tools

Welcome to English Nouns

What is a noun?

• A noun is:

• a word that names a person, place, animal, thing, or idea.

Multiple Choice

Which word is not a noun?

• Sweater

• Lion

• Red

• Boy

Types of nouns:

• Common Nouns

• Proper Nouns

Common Nouns:

Most nouns are common nouns. They refer to people, places, and things. Any noun that is not a name is a common noun.

Multiple Select

Which of these words are common nouns?

• Dog

• John

• Books

• Desk

Proper Nouns:

Names of people, places, or organizations are proper nouns. Proper nouns usually start with a capital letter.

Open Ended

Can you think of five proper nouns? List them.