Nouns

Question 1

Noun

Answer 1

Used to name a person, place, thing, or idea.

Question 2

Proper Noun

Answer 2

A particular person, place, or thing and are typically captitalized.
Examples: White House, St. Mary’s Hospital, Kleenex

Question 3

Common Nouns

Answer 3

Do not name a particular person, place, or thing.
Examples: woman, city, building, patient, doctor, president

Question 4

Abstract Nouns

Answer 4

Name qualities, characteristics, or ideas.
Examples: beauty, strength, love, courage

Question 5

Concrete Nouns

Answer 5

Objects that can be perceived by the senses.
Examples: pen, desk, chart, medication

Question 6

Collective Nouns

Answer 6

A group of persons/things regarded as a unit.
Examples: board (of directors), committee, pair, couple, family, staff

Question 7

Compound Nouns

Answer 7

Composed of more than one word.
Examples: St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Oakdale Cancer Treatment Clinic, First National Bank