Monday, June 16, 2014

Nouns

WHAT IS A NOUN?
A  noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing and abstract ideas.


TYPES OF NOUNS
There are several different types of nouns. The first one is known as concrete nouns. Concrete nouns are divided into two groups which are the common nouns and also the proper nounsLet's see the diagram below on the explanation of concrete nouns.

Here are some examples of common nouns.

Here are the examples of proper nouns.

The second type of noun is known as abstract nouns. Let's see the diagram below on the explanation of abstract nouns.



The examples of abstract nouns are:



The next type of noun is known as countable nouns. Let's learn further about countable nouns with the help of the diagram below.





So, here are the examples of countable nouns.

The next type of noun is called uncountable nouns. Let's explore more about the use of uncountable nouns.



The examples of uncountable nouns are:


Now that you've learnt several types of nouns, let us test your understanding by doing the exercise below!

TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING!

You may check the answers here.

Thanks for reading. :)