Nouns Kinds of Nouns Definition A noun is

Nouns Kinds of Nouns

Definition • A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. • There are 4 broad kinds (or categories) of nouns: common, proper, concrete, and abstract. • In addition, nouns may also be singular or plural.

Common vs. Proper • Common-is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. • Common nouns are not usually capitalized. • Proper-is the name of a particular person, place, thing, or idea. • Proper nouns are always capitalized.

Examples • Common: sailor, city, holiday, book • Proper: Captain Ahab, Rome, Memorial Day, Treasure Island • You try it!! Categorize these nouns. – – English math girl letters -test -Sarah -subjects -Mr. Jones

Concrete vs. Abstract • Concrete—names things that exist physically • Examples: sidewalk, bird, toy, rain • Abstract—names ideas, characteristics, or qualities • Examples: courage, pride, goodness

Hot Tip!! • Concrete nouns can be seen, heard, smelled, touched, or tasted. • Concrete nouns also occupy space, or can be recognized by your senses. • Abstract nouns cannot be experienced with your 5 senses. • Abstract nouns are often feelings.

Identify these nouns as Concrete or Abstract • • People Daughter Texas Policy Wall Success Honesty Office

Plural vs. Singular • Singular—is a word that names one person, place, thing, or idea • Plural—names more than one person, place, thing, or idea. • All nouns are either singular or plural. • Plurals are usually formed by adding -s or –es to the singular. • For more on spelling rules, see the spelling rules handout.

3 Categories • • • Every noun is either common or proper concrete or abstract singular or plural Every noun is one in each category For example, desert is common, concrete, AND singular

~Make a table!~ ~Try it out!~ Noun Great Lakes effort Becky boats Common Proper Singular Plural Concrete Abstract

Identify the 3 categories of these nouns 1. beaches 2. Charlie Jones 3. Kenya 4. Intention 5. Truth *You can continue your table, if you wish.

Write the underlined nouns in each sentence, and identify their 3 categories. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Elephants are the largest land-dwelling animals in existence. Only some varieties of whales greater in size. During the 19 th century, an African elephant named Jumbo became something of a celebrity. After 17 years in the London Zoo, Jumbo was bought by P. T. Barnum and exhibited in his circus in America. Wild elephants can still be seen in parts of Africa and Asia, although hunters have killed many for their tusks.