1. Nouns
Objectives:
 To identify types of nouns
 To use nouns correctly in a sentence.

2. Definition:
 A noun is a word that names a person,
place, thing, or an idea
 Categories:
 Concrete - names an object that occupies
space or can be perceived with the senses
 Abstract - names an idea, quality, or a
characteristic

3. Examples:
 Concrete
 Stone
 Thunder
 Shout
 Air
 Salt
 Space
 Light
 Shade
 Abstract
 Sadness
 Hope
 Anger
 Charity
 Kindness
 Happiness
 Love
 Patience

4. Singular & Plural
 A singular noun
names one person,
place, thing, or idea
 Mask
 Briefcase
 Shoe
 Dog
 A plural noun names
more than one
 Masks
 Briefcases
 Shoes
 Dogs

5. Possession:
 Possessive forms are used to show
possession, ownership, or the
relationship between two nouns.
 the dog’s bowl
 the school’s mascot
 the coach’s whistle

6. Common and Proper Nouns:
 Common nouns are
general
 day
 city
 street
 team
 Proper nouns are
specific
 Monday
 Atlanta
 Fairview Avenue
 Atlanta Braves
(Note: proper nouns must be capitalized.)

7. Collective:
 Collective nouns name a group
 Cow - herd
 Player - team
 Singer - choir
 Worker - crew
 Collective nouns may be either singular
or plural
 herds
 teams

8. Nouns
 A noun is a word that names a:
 Person
 Place
 Thing
 Idea