Anything Nouns
What is a noun?
A noun is a person, place, or thing.
gym?
Gym is a common noun.
I went to the gym with my friends.
flower?
The word flower is a common noun.
cardi b?
Cardi B is a proper noun and should be capitalized.
Have you ever seen Cardi B in concert?
Find the nouns in the sentence:
Mohamed walked down the hallway.
Mohamed and hallway are nouns.
What do you call the main noun that the sentence is about?
The subject is the main noun of the sentence.
mcdonald's?
McDonald's is a proper noun and should be capitalized.
My dad took me to McDonald's for lunch.
car?
Car is a common noun.
I forgot where I parked my car.
dentist?
Dentist is a common noun.
Visiting the dentist is a key way to keep your teeth healthy.
Find the nouns in the sentence:
Harmony loves her dog more than her cat
Harmony, dog, and cat are nouns.
What is a proper noun?
A proper noun names a specific noun. It is always capitalized.
What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
Common nouns are general people, places, or things (school, store, teacher).
Proper nouns are the names of specific people, places, or things. (South High School, The Dollar Store, Ms. Z)
coca-cola?
The word Coca-Cola is a proper noun and should be capitalized.
My favorite kind of soda is Coca-Cola.
ms. lindsay?
Ms. Lindsay is a proper noun and should be capitalized.
I am so excited to have Ms. Lindsay as my math teacher.
Find the nouns in the sentence:
Carlos used to live in Boston with his family.
Carlos, Boston, and family are nouns.
What is a common noun?
any regular noun
south korea?
South Korea is a proper noun and should be capitalized.
I went to South Korea to see my brother.
takis?
The word Takis is a proper noun and should be capitalized.
My teacher gave us Takis on the last day of school.
babysitter?
Babysitter is a common noun.
I do not need a babysitter, but my little sister does.
Find the nouns in the sentence:
Sarah shared cookies with Safa in the gym.
Sarah, cookies, Safa, and gym are nouns.
Is the subject of the sentence a noun?
Yes, the subject of the sentence is always the main noun that the sentence is about.
kitchen?
Kitchen is a common noun.
Please put your dish in the kitchen.
shoe?
The word shoe is a common noun.
Our dog chewed up my little sister's shoe.
barack obama?
Barack Obama is a proper noun and should be capitalized.
Did you know that Barack Obama was the first African-American to be President of the United States?
Find the nouns in the sentence:
"David, stop bothering your sister!" Mom yelled.
David, sister, and Mom are nouns.
Can the subject of the sentence ever include more than one noun?
Hint: Mom and Dad left for a trip today.
The subject of the sentence may include more than one noun.
chicago?
Chicago is a proper noun and should be capitalized.
Does your grandma live in Chicago?
toyota?
Toyota is a proper noun and should be capitalized.
My cousin bought a Toyota truck.
mechanic?
Mechanic is a common noun.
My grandpa brought his car to the mechanic to be fixed.
Find the nouns in the sentence:
Anthony rode down the street on his bike and accidentally crashed into a parked car while trying to avoid hitting a bunny.
Anthony, street, bike, car, and bunny are nouns.