Exploring the World of Nouns

What is a noun?

• A descriptive word

• A word that shows action

• A part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or idea

• A type of action

Which of the following is NOT a function of nouns?

• Naming a person

• Naming a thing

• Describing an action

• Naming a place

Which of the following is an example of a place name?

• Happiness

• Penguin

• Run

• Park

Which of the following is a concrete noun?

• Honesty

• Idea

• Dog

• Freedom

What type of noun is 'love'?

• Proper noun

• Concrete noun

• Abstract noun

• Common noun

What makes a noun plural?

• When it can be seen or touched

• When it is very important

• When it names a single item

• When it names more than one item

What is a proper noun?

• A noun that represents an idea

• A noun that can be seen or touched

• A specific name for a particular person, place, or thing

• A general name for any person, place, or thing

How do we show that a noun is proper?

• By adding an 's' at the end

• By always capitalizing it

• By italicizing it

• By always writing it in lowercase