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Which one of these is an example of a proper noun?
Which one of these is an example of a proper noun?
- happiness
- sunlight
- animal
- Abraham Lincoln (correct)
Which one of these is the definition of a noun?
Which one of these is the definition of a noun?
- A word that refers to an action or idea.
- A word that refers to a group of people or things.
- A word that refers to a quality or characteristic.
- A word that refers to a person, place, or thing but is not the name of a particular person, place, or thing. (correct)
Which one of these is an example of a collective noun?
Which one of these is an example of a collective noun?
- book
- cat
- flock (correct)
- Noah Webster
Which one of these is an example of a common noun?
Which one of these is an example of a common noun?
Which one of these is not always a noun?
Which one of these is not always a noun?
Flashcards
Proper Noun Example
Proper Noun Example
A name of a specific person, place, or thing, always capitalized.
Noun Definition
Noun Definition
A word that names a person, place, or thing.
Collective Noun Example
Collective Noun Example
Names a group of things or people.
Common Noun Example
Common Noun Example
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Time and a half is not always a noun
Time and a half is not always a noun
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Study Notes
Noun Types
- A proper noun is a specific and unique name given to a person, place, or organization, such as "John" or "New York".
- A noun is a word that refers to a person, place, thing, or idea, and can be common or proper.
- A collective noun is a word that refers to a group of people, animals, or things, such as "family" or "flock".
- A common noun is a general term that refers to a category of things, such as "dog" or "city".
- A pronoun is not always a noun, but a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, such as "he" or "she".
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Description
Test your knowledge of nouns with this quiz! Learn the definition and different types of nouns, including common and proper nouns, as well as concrete and abstract nouns. Challenge yourself to identify nouns in sentences and enhance your understanding of this essential part of speech.
