Common Nouns
What are the three things that make up a common noun?
What is the definition of a proper noun?
A proper noun refers to the particular/specific names of places, animals, places, or things. (For example, “The Eiffel Tower is in Paris.” Here, ‘Eiffel Tower’ and ‘Paris’ are names of particular places)
What is an abstract noun?
What is a collective noun?
A noun that refers to a group (of people, animals, things, etc.)
Pro Nouns
True or False. Common nouns are about specific things, animals or people.
False. (A common noun is always a non-specific, general name for a person, place, thing, or idea.)
Is there a proper noun in this sentence? Y/N
My school is the best school around.
No. (School in this case would be a common noun because we don't know what specific school)
Which of the following nouns is abstract?
library, skillet, parent, bravery
Bravery
What is the collective noun for a group of dolphins?
Prickle, Pride, Pod, Cackle
Pod
A noun that describes an idea is a (an)
The stone can be thrown in any direction. __________ is a common noun in this sentence.
Stone. (In this sentence, "stone" is a common noun because it refers to a general, non-specific object. It does not refer to a specific or particular stone, but rather any stone in general.)
What is the proper noun in this sentence? Would you like to go to Tasty Dog after school to eat a hot dog?
Tasty Dog. (Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things that are capitalized. In this case, "Tasty Dog" is a specific place or restaurant)
Which is the abstract noun? Colin's goal was to read 20 books over the summer.
Goal (This is an example of something we cannot see, touch, hear, taste, or smell)
What is a group of cows called?
Herd
Is it possible to have more than one type of noun in a sentence?
Yes, you can have many nouns in one sentence. (The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog as Joey watched a plane fly overhead.)
Which of the following words is an example of a common noun? Africa, New York, Cat, Mr. Beast.
Cat. (A common noun needs to be general and not specific)
Which of the following is NOT a proper noun?
Mr. James, SLK, Dog catcher, Lionel Messi, Pacific Ocean
Dog Catcher
The entire house was decorated with excellent taste.
Is the italicized word an abstract noun?
Yes, this sentence is talking about a taste different than the one we experience with our mouths.
A ________ is a group of bees.
swarm or hive
Which word below is not a collective noun?
Group, Team, Student, Committee
Student
Dr. Paul wrote five rules for football. Which is the common noun in this sentence?
Rules. (Remember, a common noun refers to a general, non-specific person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, "rules" is a general term that can apply to any set of guidelines or regulations, not a specific set of rules.)
Which noun should be capitalized as a proper noun?
school, elm street, chair, house, city, bookcase
Elm Street
Is air an abstract noun? Y/N
Yes, (We cannot see, touch, hear, taste, or smell air)
If you have a bunch of geese, it is called a __________.
Gaggle
How many total types of nouns are there? (Hint: it's less than 10)
8! (Proper Noun, Collective Noun, Common Noun, Material Noun, Abstract Noun, Countable Noun, Uncountable Noun, and Concrete Noun)