Understanding Material Nouns

What is a material noun?

• A noun that names a specific object

• A noun that represents a material

• A noun that describes an action

• A noun that indicates a place

Which of the following is NOT a material noun?

• Gold

• Chair

• Iron

• Wood

Why are material nouns considered uncountable?

• Because they represent specific objects

• Because they represent materials, not countable items

• Because they are abstract concepts

• Because they are always plural

In the sentence 'My dad always wears a gold chain,' which word is a material noun?

• Dad

• Gold

• Wears

• Chain

In the sentence 'Our teeth are made up of calcium,' which word is a material noun?

• Up

• Made

• Teeth

• Calcium