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Types of Nouns. Common Nouns. A general person, place, thing, or idea Ex. cat. Proper Nouns. A specific person, place, thing, or idea Ex: Atlanta Braves. Singular Nouns. One person, place, thing, or idea Ex: computer. Plural Nouns. More than one person, place, thing, or idea
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Common Nouns A general person, place, thing, or idea Ex. cat
Proper Nouns A specific person, place, thing, or idea Ex: Atlanta Braves
Singular Nouns One person, place, thing, or idea Ex: computer
Plural Nouns More than one person, place, thing, or idea Make most nouns plural by -adding –s or -es. -making a new word. (child children) -Some require no change. (sheep= sheep)
Abstract Nouns A noun that names an idea. It cannot be touched. Ex: liberty, freedom, justice
Concrete Nouns A noun that you can touch. Ex: butterfly
Possessive Nouns A noun that shows ownership For singular nouns, add ‘s (car’s) For plural nouns, add ‘ if it already has an s(houses’) For plural nouns that don’t end in s, add ‘s (geese’s)
Collective Nouns A noun that names a collection of things Ex: swarm of bees