2. A noun is a word that describes a
person, place, thing, or idea.
Examples of nouns include names,
locations, objects in the physical
world, or objects and concepts that
do not exist in the physical world;
for example, a dream or a theory
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3. • A common noun is a type of noun that
refers to a general, non-specific person,
place, thing, or idea.
• It is not capitalized unless it begins a
sentence.
• Common nouns are used to classify and
refer to ordinary objects or concepts
rather than specific ones.
• Examples of common nouns include
"dog," "city," "book," and "idea."
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4. • Refers to a group or collection of
people, animals, or things as a
single entity.
• Examples include "team," "herd,"
"flock," and "audience."
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5. • Represents a concept, idea, quality, or
state that cannot be perceived by the
five senses.
• Examples include "love," "happiness,"
"freedom," and "justice."
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6. • Can be counted as individual units.
• Typically has both singular and plural
forms.
• Examples include "dog" (singular) and
"dogs" (plural).
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7. • Represents something that cannot be
counted as individual units or lacks a
distinct plural form.
• Often refers to substances, concepts, or
abstract qualities.
• Examples include "water" (uncountable)
and "information" (uncountable).
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8. • Refers to a specific, unique person,
place, thing, or entity.
• Always capitalized, regardless of its
position in a sentence.
• Examples include "John" (person),
"Paris" (city), "Coca-Cola" (brand), and
"Mount Everest" (geographical feature).
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