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9/2/14
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, idea
Common NounA noun that names any noun, not a particular one
Proper NounA noun that names a specific noun
TimmyTimmy
Happy Valley Happy Valley ChurchChurch
Mr. Gatti’s PizzaMr. Gatti’s Pizza
Newton’s Theory of GravityNewton’s Theory of Gravity
Concrete NounA noun that physically exists
Examples: desk, person, Jane, wall
Abstract NounA noun that does NOT physically exist
Examples: love, freedom, ideas
Collective NounA singular noun that names a group of:•people•things
Singular Noun = ONE noun
This job could be dangerous!This job could be dangerous!
Plural Noun = names more than one noun
Possessive NounA noun that shows ownership or possession.
Ex.: student’s grade
Possessive Rules
Singular:Does not end in “s”: ’sEnds in “s”:
One syllable = ’sTwo or more = ’
Plural:Ends in “s”: ’Does not end in “s”: ’s
Noun ContractionA noun combined with a verb to show what someone “IS” doing
Ex.: Miley’s going crazy.
Appositive PhrasesA noun near another noun that identifies or gives more information about the it.
Examples: Miss White, an English teacher, loves grammar.
Mrs. Filter, an amazing lady, is a math teacher.