Definitions Flashcards
Learn the definitions and some examples of the different types of nouns.
What is a noun?
A noun is a word which refers to/ identifies a person, place or thing.
E.g. Maggie, table, education
How many types of nouns are there
8
Define proper noun.
A proper noun is one which is used to refer to one person, thing or idea.
E.g. Maggie, Manchester
Define abstract noun.
An abstract noun is one which you cannot identify using the 5 senses. So you cannot smell, touch, see, hear or taste these. These are usually emotions, ideas, beliefs, states of being or concepts. They can affect our lives but do not affect us directly/ physically
E.g. love, hate, eduction, safety.
Define concrete noun.
A concrete noun is one which you can identify using your 5 senses. These are objects/ things you can hear, smell, see, taste and touch.
E.g. burger, table, students
Define countable noun.
A countable noun is one which can be counted/ can have a quantity added to it. Usually follows the word ‘a’ or ‘an’ or an actual number.
E.g. a table, two boxes
Define uncountable noun.
An uncountable noun is one which cannot be counted/ cannot have a quantity added to it. Uncountable nouns do not have a plural form.
E.g. rice, bread, water
Define plural noun.
A plural noun is one which does not have a singular form. Used to talk about multiples of things.
E.g. trousers, scissors
Define collective noun.
Collective nouns refer to groups of people, animals or things.
E.g. gaggle of geese, band of men
Define possessive noun.
This type of noun displays possession over something else. Usually use apostrophes.
E.g. Tony’s car, The dog’s tail, James’ baby
What is the collective noun for crows?
Murder of crows.
What is the collective noun for hippos?
Bloat of hippos.
What is the collective noun for owls?
Parliament of owls.
What is the collective noun for ponies?
String of ponies.
What is the collective noun for men?
Band of men.
What is the collective noun for fish?
School of fish.
What is the collective noun for whales?
Pod of whales.
What are the 2 things apostrophes are used for?
- Possessives
2. Contractions
How do you show a nouns possession over something else when it’s in the singular form?
- ADD ‘s
E.g. The dog’s tail.
How do you show a nouns possession over something else in it’s plural form?
- ADD apostrophe after the noun (after the s)
The girls’ makeup.
How do we show a plural nouns possession over something else?
- ADD apostrophe before the s
E.g. The men’s cars.
Where do we add the apostrophe in the word ‘Its’ to show a possessive?
No apostrophe used.
Where do we add the apostrophe in the word ‘It is’ to show a contraction?
It’s. Between the t and s to replace the i.
Where do we add an apostrophe in the word ‘one is’ to show a contraction?
One’s. Between the letters e and s to replace the i.
Where do we add an apostrophe in the word ‘one’ to show a possessive?
ADD apostrophe the s. As one is in it’s singular form.
How can we confirm a word is an uncountable noun?
When divided or split into containers, the noun itself is still uncountable
E.g. A glass of water. Water is still uncountable.
