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What type of noun refers to a general category of things, people, or places?
What type of noun refers to a general category of things, people, or places?
- Common noun (correct)
- Abstract noun
- Plural noun
- Collective noun
Which type of noun refers to a group of people, animals, or things?
Which type of noun refers to a group of people, animals, or things?
- Collective noun (correct)
- Abstract noun
- Common noun
- Plural noun
What type of noun refers to an intangible concept or feeling?
What type of noun refers to an intangible concept or feeling?
- Abstract noun (correct)
- Plural noun
- Common noun
- Collective noun
How are regular plural nouns typically formed?
How are regular plural nouns typically formed?
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What type of plural noun is formed in a irregular way?
What type of plural noun is formed in a irregular way?
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Study Notes
Nouns
Common Nouns
- Refers to general categories of things, people, or places
- Examples: city, dog, teacher, book
- Can be concrete (e.g., chair) or abstract (e.g., happiness)
Collective Nouns
- Refers to groups of people, animals, or things
- Examples:
- Groups of people: family, team, committee
- Groups of animals: flock, herd, pack
- Groups of things: bunch, batch, collection
Abstract Nouns
- Refers to intangible concepts or feelings
- Examples: happiness, freedom, love, anger
- Cannot be perceived through senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell)
Plural Nouns
- Refers to more than one of something
- Formed by adding -s or -es to the singular form
- Examples:
- Regular plurals: cat -> cats, dog -> dogs
- Irregular plurals: person -> people, tooth -> teeth
Nouns
Types of Nouns
- Common Nouns: general categories of things, people, or places, e.g. city, dog, teacher, book; can be concrete (e.g. chair) or abstract (e.g. happiness)
Collective Nouns
- Groups of People: family, team, committee
- Groups of Animals: flock, herd, pack
- Groups of Things: bunch, batch, collection
Abstract Nouns
- Intangible Concepts: happiness, freedom, love, anger
- Cannot be Perceived: cannot be seen, heard, touched, tasted, or smelled
Plural Nouns
- Forming Plurals: add -s or -es to the singular form for regular plurals
- Regular Plurals: cat -> cats, dog -> dogs
- Irregular Plurals: person -> people, tooth -> teeth
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