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Nouns

A noun is a word that refers to a person, thing, or abstract idea. A noun can tell you who or what.

There are several different types of nouns:

• There are common nouns such as dog, cat, chair, etc.
• Nouns that refer to things that can be counted (can be singular or plural) are countable nouns.
• Nouns that refer to some groups of countable nouns, substances, feelings, and types of activity (can only be singular) are uncountable nouns.
• Nouns that refer to a group of people or things are collective nouns.
• Nouns that refer to people, organizations, or places are proper nouns, only proper nouns are capitalized.
• Nouns that are made up of two or more words are called compound nouns.
• Nouns that are formed from a verb by adding -ing are called gerunds

 

EXERCISES:

1. The book was heavy.
2. The child is happy.
3. The box was empty.
4. The synopsis is accurate.
5. The tomato was being baked.

 

ANSWERS:

1. The books were heavy.
2. The children are happy.
3. The boxes were empty.
4. The synopses are accurate.
5. The tomatoes were being baked.

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