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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.