Parts of Speech Unit 2.1

Which type of noun refers to a specific person, place, or thing and is always capitalized?

What type of noun is used to describe something that cannot be counted?

An example of a concrete noun would be which of the following?

Which of the following is considered an abstract noun?

What term describes nouns that represent a general name of things?

Which of the following nouns can be both singular and plural?

Which type of noun describes an idea or concept that cannot be physically touched?

In the sentence 'She gave me a gift', what type of noun is 'gift'?

Which of the following statements about uncountable nouns is incorrect?

What is the primary difference between a concrete noun and an abstract noun?

Parts of speech are categories that classify words based on their function in a sentence.
There are eight primary types of parts of speech in the English language:
- Noun
- Pronoun
- Verb
- Adjective
- Adverb
- Preposition
- Conjunction
- Interjection

A noun refers to a person, place, thing, or idea.
Examples include:
- Shah Jahan was a wise king.
- Sarah is making pasta.
- He lives in Islamabad.

Common Noun: General name for a class of objects.
- Example: "Mama has given me a new bag for school."
Proper Noun: Specific name for an individual or entity, always capitalized.
- Example: "She was born in Lahore."
Concrete Noun: Can be perceived through the senses; tangible.
- Example: "I enjoy watching the sunset every evening from the balcony."
Abstract Noun: Represents an idea or quality; intangible.
- Example: "She has put her faith and trust in me."
Countable Noun: Can be counted; has singular and plural forms.
- Example: "The little girl was playing near the mango trees."
Uncountable Noun: Cannot be counted individually and typically does not use "a/an."
- Example: "Put only one tablespoon of sugar in my tea."