Word Classes - Nouns Flashcards

Study Notes

Nouns Overview

Nouns represent persons, places, things, or ideas.
Example: "I went to the MARKET and saw GEMMA filled with JEALOUSY as someone kissed her BOYFRIEND."

Concrete Nouns

Represent physical entities that can be perceived through senses.
Examples: TABLE, DOG, TREE, APPLE, MOON, SOCK.
Sentences using concrete nouns: "The TABLE had four LEGS" or "The AROMA in the AIR was pungent."

Abstract Nouns

Define concepts or emotions that lack physical existence.
Examples: LOVE, ANGER, TIME, FEAR, FREEDOM.
For instance: "My LOVE for Krispy Kreme doughnuts knows no bounds."

Proper Nouns

Always capitalized; denote specific people, places, organizations, etc.
Examples: Mr. SMITH, EGYPT, STARBUCKS.
Usage: "Mr. SMITH loves to visit EGYPT."

Collective Nouns

Indicate groups of items or individuals.
Examples: CLASS, FLOCK, TEAM, PILE, STACK.
Example sentence: "Your CLASS is filled with idiots."

Distinction from Plural Nouns

Collective nouns should not be confused with plural nouns.
Example: "STUDENTS" refers to multiple individuals, while "CLASS" is a group entity.

Plural Nouns

Indicate more than one of a noun.
Examples include: wombats, candies, mice, women, students, quizzes, leaves, sheep, children.

Singular Nouns

Reference a single item.
Examples: book, library, child, bacterium, man, woman, leaf, quiz, sheep.

Compound Nouns

Formed from two or more words to create a single noun.
Examples: RAINFALL, CREDIT CARD, SON-IN-LAW.

Uncountable Nouns

Cannot be quantified as individual units.
Examples: honesty, furniture, heat, air, bread, money, milk, snow, rice.

Description

This quiz focuses on understanding word classes, specifically nouns. It covers the definitions of nouns, concrete nouns, and abstract nouns, providing examples to illustrate each concept. Ideal for enhancing your grammar knowledge and vocabulary skills.