Nouns

Question 1

What is a Noun in terms of basic definition?

Answer 1

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, idea, or feeling.

Question 2

How can you explain Nouns deeply?

Answer 2

Deeper Explanation:

Think of a noun as a “naming

Question 3

What are the types of Nouns?

Answer 3

Types of Nouns (with examples):

1. Proper Noun – specific names (always capitalized)
   Example: Juan, Cebu, Coca-Cola
2. Common Noun – general names
   Example: boy, city, soda
3. Concrete Noun – something you can see or touch
   Example: table, cat, rain
4. Abstract Noun – ideas or feelings
   Example: hope, anger, peace
5. Collective Noun – group of things or people
   Example: team, flock, class
6. Countable Noun – things you can count
   Example: books, apples, cars
7. Uncountable Noun – things you can’t count easily
   Example: rice, water, information

Question 4

Why noun is called “noun”?

Answer 4

Why is it called “noun”?

The word “noun” comes from the Latin word nōmen, which means “name.”
In ancient Latin grammar, a noun was called nōmen substantīvum, which means “substantive name.”

Nōmen = name

Substantīvum = something that stands by itself (a substance)

So originally, a noun was thought of as a name for a thing that exists—whether it’s a person, a place, an object, or even an idea.

Why is this important?

The name “noun” reminds us of its core function: to give identity to something—whether visible (like book) or invisible (like freedom).
It’s called a noun because it’s the naming word that helps us recognize and label everything we experience or think about.

Question 5

Explain Common Nouns

Answer 5

Common nouns are words that refer to undefined or generic people, places, or things. For example, the country is a common noun that refers to a generic place while the word Canada is not a common noun because it refers to a specific place. Common nouns are only capitalized when they begin sentences or are used in the names or titles of something, as in Grand Canyon or Iron Man.

common nouns:
house, cat, girl, foot, country

Question 6

Explain Proper Nouns

Answer 6

2) Proper nouns
Proper nouns help distinguish a specific person, place, or thing. These words should be capitalized. The names and titles of things are always proper nouns, such as the brand name Starbucks and the personal name Jenny.

proper nouns:
Spain, Fido, Sony

Question 7

Explain Plural Nouns

Answer 7

4) Plural nouns
A plural noun refers to more than one of something. Many singular nouns just need an S added at the end to make them plural (e.g., bee becomes bees). For some nouns that already end with an S, you may need to add -es to the end to make their plural forms (e.g., classes and buses). Some singular nouns also change spelling when made plural (e.g. countries and babies).

regular plural nouns:
houses, cats, girls, countries

Question 8

Does putting an s to a Common Noun makes it a Plural Noun only?

Answer 8

No. It is still considered Common Noun but now it’s Plural. It may be called Plural Common Nouns.

Question 9

Is it possible to have a “‘Plural Proper Nouns?

Answer 9

Yes and No. A proper noun will still be a proper noun. Even though they are plural, they will still be called “Proper noun” and it will not be called “Plural Proper Noun”.

We don’t give them a special title like “plural proper noun” because they still serve the same function (to name specific people, places, or things), just with a plural sense.

But yes, it is completely possible to have a Plural Proper Noun like