Types of Nouns (Common, Proper, Abstract, and Concrete)
Nouns are words given to people, places or things. There are various types of nouns, and each has a different role.
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Nouns name people, places, things, ideas, activities, subjects, (the list goes on!) They’re one of the 8 main parts of speech that makes up the English language, and they’re everywhere around us.
There are many types of nouns; some of which are concrete or abstract, common or proper, singular or plural. Learn everything there is to know about nouns, at Grammarflex.
Do You Capitalize Dad in Writing?
If you guessed that writing dad in lowercase or capital has something to do with common nouns vs proper nouns, you’re onto something.
What Are Regular and Irregular Plural Nouns?
Any plural noun that end in -s or -es is regular. All other noun endings are irregular, (even those that stay the same.)
What are Common Nouns vs. Proper Nouns?
Proper nouns name specific people, places or things. Common nouns name general categories and types.
Abstract Nouns vs. Concrete Nouns Explained
Things we can see, touch, feel and count are concrete nouns. Abstract nouns name nonphysical ideas, emotions, states and qualities, like empathy, justice and buddhism.
What are Possessive Nouns? (Formation of Possessive Nouns)
Possessives show possession or belonging, and are formed with the addition of an apostrophe + s to the end of a noun.
Appositive Nouns (Meaning, Explanation & Examples)
What are appositive nouns in grammar? An appositive or appositive nouns (also called a noun phrase) is a word or phrase that gives additional information… Read More »Appositive Nouns (Meaning, Explanation & Examples)