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A ______ noun is a general term that can refer to any member of a category.
A ______ noun is a general term that can refer to any member of a category.
common
Names of specific people, places, organizations, or titles are known as ______ nouns.
Names of specific people, places, organizations, or titles are known as ______ nouns.
proper
Intangible concepts or feelings, such as happiness or freedom, are classified as ______ nouns.
Intangible concepts or feelings, such as happiness or freedom, are classified as ______ nouns.
abstract
A ______ noun is a group of people, animals, or things, such as a family or a team.
A ______ noun is a group of people, animals, or things, such as a family or a team.
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Objects that can be perceived through the senses, such as a book or a chair, are classified as ______ nouns.
Objects that can be perceived through the senses, such as a book or a chair, are classified as ______ nouns.
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Nouns
Types of Nouns
Proper Nouns
- Names of specific people, places, organizations, or titles
- Always capitalized in writing
- Examples: John, London, Google, President
Common Nouns
- General terms that can refer to any member of a category
- Not capitalized unless at the beginning of a sentence or in a title
- Examples: dog, city, company
Abstract Nouns
- Intangible concepts or feelings
- Cannot be perceived through the senses
- Examples: happiness, freedom, love
Collective Nouns
- Groups of people, animals, or things
- Can be treated as singular or plural, depending on the context
- Examples: family, flock, team
Concrete Nouns
- Tangible objects that can be perceived through the senses
- Can be touched, seen, heard, tasted, or smelled
- Examples: book, chair, apple
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