Nouns

Definition of a NounA noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.

Abstract Nouns Abstract nouns are ideas. They are nouns you can’t see.

Examples: friendship, strength, love, exploration, anger

Collective Nouns

Collective nouns are used to define a group of objects.

Examples: team, class, group, herd

Common Nouns A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing or idea. Common nouns are not capitalized.

Example: My teacher went to the city.

Proper Nouns A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place, thing or idea. Proper nouns are always capitalized.

Example: Mrs. Short went to Atlanta.

Plural and Singular Nouns

A plural noun names more than one person, place, thing or idea.

Example: The boys walked down all of the streets.

A singular noun names one person, place, thing or idea.

Example: The boy walked down the street.

Possessive NounsA possessive noun shows ownership or relationship.

Example: Marcy went to Robin’s house for dinner.