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    By
    Stuti
    Kushagrata
    Prerana
    Simran
    What is A Noun
    • Nouns are a part of speech that
    comprise words that are used to name
    people, places, animals, objects and
    ideas.

    • In laymen's term noun is a name of


    people place animal or a thing
    Examples of Nouns:

    • People – Rahul, Sheela, Man, Person, Tommy, Women, Girl, The Prime
    Minister
    • Places – Bangalore, India, Mexico, North Pole, South Africa, The Nile River,
    Classroom, Bedroom, Basketball Court, Cricket Ground, Swimming Pool
    • Animals/Birds/Aquatic Animals/Reptiles – Lion, Zebra, Snake, Ostrich,
    Flamingo, Bear, Cat, Fish, Shark
    • Ideas – Evolution, Invention, Extinction, Argument, Destruction
    • Objects/Things – Bat, Cycle, Curtains, Paper, Bag, Blackboard, Cupboard
    Types of Noun

    • Nouns can be broadly classified into:


    1. Proper Noun
    2. Common Noun
    3. Concrete Noun
    4. Collective Noun
    5. Abstract Noun
    6. Countable Noun
    7. Uncountable Noun
    • . Proper Nouns: Nouns that are used to name a person, place or thing specifically
    are called a proper noun. Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.

    • Examples:
    1. My name is Rose. (Name of a particular person)
    2. This is my dog, Bruno. (Name of a specific pet animal owned by
    someone)
    • Common nouns: Common nouns are those nouns that refer to a generic item, group or
    place.

    • Examples:
    1. I bought a pen yesterday. (Common object)
    2. I am going to school. (Common place)
    • Countable nouns are those nouns that can be counted or measured.
    • Examples:
    1. Tom brought ten packets of lays for the trip. (specific number – ten)
    2. Mom asked me to buy a dozen eggs. (specific – dozen means twelve)

    • Uncountable nouns are those nouns that cannot be counted. This category of nouns
    includes both concrete and abstract nouns.
    • Examples:
    1. I have a lot of homework to do. (Not specific)
    2. I have a cup of tea. (Cannot count)
    • Collective Nouns: A collective noun is a naming word that is used to denote a group of
    objects, animals or people.
    • Examples:
    1. Collective nouns for groups of animals
    1. A pride of lions
    2. A flock of sheep
    3. A swarm of bees
    2. Collective nouns for groups of people
    1. A band of musicians
    2. A board of directors
    3. A crew of sailors
    • Concrete Nouns: A concrete noun refers to objects that are material and can be
    perceived by the human senses.
    • Examples:
    1. The book is on the table.
    2. I had a cup of coffee.
    • Abstract Nouns: Any entity that cannot be perceived by the five senses of the human
    body are called an abstract noun.

    • Examples:
    1. Love is a strong emotion.
    2. Honesty is the best policy.

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