Nouns

grandmothergrandfatheruncleauntniecenephew

neighborbakerybankbeauty shopdepartment storeclothing store

bicycleboatmotorcyclesubwaytraintaxitruck

movie theaterpolice stationballshoespizzaapplechurch

Nouns arepeopleplacesthings

Peoplestudents

Peopleteacher

Peopledentist

Placescity

Placesriver

Placesbuilding

Thingshorse

Thingslight bulb

Thingsglobe

Noun TypesThere are different types of nouns. Some of these are:

commonproperabstractcollective

CommonCommon nouns are general, non-specific, for example, a teacher.

Commona city

Commona light bulb

ProperProper nouns are specific. For example, the Mrs. Ortiz, the math teacher.

ProperNew York City

ProperSylvania light bulb

AbstractAbstract nouns represent qualities and feelings.

truthhonorcompassion

CollectiveCollective nouns represent collections of people, places and things. Some examples are:

familycompanysports team

CollectivefamilyThe family is reading.

CollectivefamiliesThe families are reading.

CollectivecompanyThe company is making money.

CollectivecompaniesThe companies are making money.

CollectiveteamThe team is winning.

CollectiveteamsThe teams are winning.

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things

places

peopleNouns are:

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things - computer, motorcycle

places - city, lake, country

people - boy, girl, police officer

Common nouns are general, unspecific.

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things - Apple computer, Harley motorcycle

places - Shanghai, Great Lakes, Mexico

people - Alan, Yolanda, Mr. Chen

Proper nouns are specific.

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honesty

sadness

loveAbstract nouns represent qualities and feelings.

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classroom

team

familyCollective nouns are collections or groups.