nouns
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This presentation provides an introduction to the different types of nouns.TRANSCRIPT
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.