What is a Noun?
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Objective
I can identify and correctly use different types of nouns in sentences.
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Warm-up video
Shaw English Online · 7:57
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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Concrete nouns refer to people, places, or things that you can experience through your five senses, while abstract nouns refer to ideas, concepts, or emotions that you cannot.
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Common nouns refer to general people, places, things, or ideas, while proper nouns refer to specific instances of those things and are always capitalized.
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A collective noun refers to a group of people or things and can be used as either a singular or plural noun.
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Practice
9 questions
What is the primary function of nouns in English sentences?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of concrete nouns?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Identify the nouns in the following sentences, and classify each as concrete, abstract, common, or proper. 1. The students enjoyed the lesson in the classroom. 2. My favorite emotion is happiness. 3. The football team Manchester United played very well.”
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