Types of Nouns

1. Types of Nouns

2. Common Nouns A general person, place, thing, or idea Ex. cat

3. Proper Nouns A specific person, place, thing, or idea Ex: Atlanta Braves

4. Singular Nouns One person, place, thing, or idea Ex: computer

5. 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)

6. Abstract Nouns A noun that names an idea. It cannot be touched. Ex: liberty, freedom, justice

7. Concrete Nouns A noun that you can touch. Ex: butterfly

8. 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)

9. Collective Nouns A noun that names a collection of things Ex: swarm of bees