2. What is a noun?
A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea.
3. Singular or Plural?
Singular nouns describe one thing.
Examples: girl, desk, flower, child, man woman,
boy, chair, box
Plural nouns describe many things.
Examples: girls, desks, flowers, children, men,
women, boys, chairs, boxes
4. Common or Proper
Common nouns are not capitalized (first
letter); Nothing specific
Examples: rock, boat, lamp, television
Proper nouns are always capitalized (first
letter); specific
Examples: Mozart, Lincoln Memorial, Suzy,
Nolan Middle School
5. Concrete, Abstract, or Collective?
Concrete nouns can be a person, place, or
thing that can be determined by using the
senses.
Examples: song, desk, apple, rock, boat
Abstract nouns name ideas, feelings, or
characteristics.
Examples: love, loyalty, trust, freedom, truth
Collective nouns are singular words, but
name a group.
Examples: family, herd, class, flock, pack, school
6. Concrete, Abstract, or Collective?
Concrete nouns can be a person, place, or
thing that can be determined by using the
senses.
Examples: song, desk, apple, rock, boat
Abstract nouns name ideas, feelings, or
characteristics.
Examples: love, loyalty, trust, freedom, truth
Collective nouns are singular words, but
name a group.
Examples: family, herd, class, flock, pack, school
