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LEARN TYPES OF NOUNS

What is a noun?

• • Nouns are part of speech that comprise words that are used to name people, places, animals, objects and ideas.

Examples of noun:

• • People – boy, man, the prime minister, Kenya, America, Canada, Tommy, Father

• • Places – Nairobi, South Africa, Mexico, North pole, Mombasa, India, Cricket ground, Swimming pool

• • Animals –  Lion, Zebra, Cat, Fish, Cow,

• • Ideas – Argument, Invention, Destruction, Evolution

• • Objects/things – Cupboard, Curtains, Paper, Blackboard

Types of Nouns

1.Proper noun

2.Common noun

3.Singular noun

4.Plural noun

5.Countable noun

6.Uncountable noun

7.Collective noun

8.Concrete noun

9.Abstract noun

Nouns can be classified into:

1.Proper Nouns: 

Nouns that are used to name a person, place or things specifically are called a proper noun. Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.

Examples:

• • My name is khadar. (name of particular person)

• • This is my dog, Bruno. (name of specific pet animal owned by someone)

• • Ahmed come back from Canada. (name of specific place)

2.Common nouns:

Common noun is a name for general person, place, or thing such as animal.

Examples:

• • I bought a pen yesterday. (common object)

• • I am going to school. (common place)

• • Only ten employee showed up to work today. (common group)

• • The car is out of fuel. (common items)                                               

3.Singular nouns:

these are words that are used to name a single person, place, animal, bird or object.

Examples:

• • There is a little boy in front of our house. (single person)

• • That is my daughter. (single person)

• • I found a wounded sparrow in the bush. (single bird)
  • A red van has been following us for a long time. (single object)

4. Plural nouns: 

plural nouns refer to a number of people, places, animals or things. Nouns are made of plural by adding `s` or `es` or `ies` or `ves` to the existing root word. Nouns that ends with `s` remain the same. Some nouns remain the same in both their singular and plural forms, and some others have totally different spelling.

Examples:

• • I need some apples.

• • I bought mangoes from the market.

• • Did you find the boxes you were looking for?

5. Countable nouns: 

are those nouns that can be counted or measured.

Examples:

• • I saw an aeroplane around seven in the morning. (specific – an means one)

• • Tom brought ten packets of lays for the trip. (specific number – ten)

• • Mom asked me to buy a dozen eggs. (specific – dozen means twelve)

6. Uncountable nouns:

are those nouns that cannot be counted. This category of nouns includes both concrete and abstract nouns.

Examples:

• • We are facing terrible weather today. (Cannot count)

• • I have a lot of homework to do. (Not specific)

• • I have a cup of tea. (Cannot count)

7. Collective Nouns:

A collective noun is a naming word that is used to denote a group of objects, animals or people.

Examples:

• • Collective nouns for groups of animals

• • A pride of lions

• • A flock of sheep

• • A swarm of bees

• • A herd of elephants

• • Collective nouns for groups of people

• • A band of musicians

• • A board of directors

• • A crew of sailors

• • A company of actors

• • Collective nouns for a number of things/objects

• • A pair of shoes

• • A chain of mountains

• • A fleet of ships

• • A bunch of grapes

8. Concrete Nouns:

A concrete noun refers to objects that are material and can be perceived by the human senses.

Examples:

• • The book is on the table.

• • I had a cup of coffee.

• • Sharon opened the windows.

• • Hardy goes to school by bus.

9. Abstract Nouns: 

Any entity that cannot be perceived by the five senses of the human body are called an abstract noun.

Examples:

• • Love is a strong emotion.

• • Honesty is the best policy.

• • It takes a lot of courage to raise your voice and stand up against injustice.

• • You should not misuse the freedom you are given.