Which word is a noun?
Key Notes:
π Which Word is a Noun? π
What is a Noun? |
A noun is a naming word. It names a person, place, thing, or animal.
π‘ Think: Who? What? Where?
Examples:
- π© Person: teacher, doctor, Raju
- π« Place: school, park, city
- π Thing: apple, book, car
- πΆ Animal: dog, cat, tiger
Types of Nouns |
Common Noun β Names general things.
- Example: π house, βοΈ pencil
Proper Noun β Names a specific person, place, or thing (starts with a capital letter).
- Example: π Delhi, π§ Raju
Concrete Noun β Names something you can see, touch, taste, hear, or smell.
- Example: π« chocolate, π΅ music
Abstract Noun β Names feelings, ideas, or qualities you cannot touch.
- Example: β€οΈ love, π‘ anger, π happiness
How to Spot a Noun |
- Ask yourself: βCan I name it?β π§
- Yes? β Itβs a noun!
- No? β It might be a verb, adjective, or other word.
Example:
- βThe dog runs fast.β π β dog = noun
- βShe runs fast.β π β runs = verb
Quick Tips |
- Nouns can often be plural (more than one) by adding -s or -es.
- cat β cats π±π±, box β boxes π¦π¦
- Proper nouns always start with a capital letter.
- Nouns are often the subject of a sentence.
Practice Words β Which is a Noun? |
- π book β
- running β
- π― tiger β
- quickly β
- π beach β
- happy β
Let’s practice!βοΈ