This document defines and provides examples of different types of nouns, including singular and plural nouns, common and proper nouns, and concrete, abstract, and collective nouns. Singular nouns describe one thing while plural nouns describe many things. Common nouns are not capitalized and proper nouns always are. Concrete nouns can be sensed, abstract nouns name ideas and feelings, and collective nouns are singular words that name groups.

1. NOUNS

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