Types of Nouns
Common Noun - A general name for a person, place, thing, or idea. Not capitalized unless at the beginning of a sentence.
I put the book on the table.
She walked to the store after work.
The dog barked loudly at night.
Proper Noun - A specific name for a person, place, organization, or brand. Always capitalized.
Sarah loves to paint landscapes.
We visited London last summer.
Amazon ships products very quickly.
Concrete Noun - Something you can experience with your five senses (see, hear, smell, touch, taste).
The apple tastes sweet and crisp.
I heard the bell ring across the hall.
She hugged the soft blanket tightly.
Abstract Noun - An idea, feeling, quality, or concept — something you cannot touch.
His happiness was easy to see.
Honesty is important in friendships.
They showed great courage during the storm.
Countable Noun - A noun that can be counted (one apple, two apples).
I bought three tickets for the concert.
She found two keys in her bag.
We saw five cars parked outside
Uncountable Noun (also called Noncount Noun) - A noun that cannot be counted individually (milk, information).
Please add more sugar to the coffee.
We need fresh water for the plants.
She shared valuable advice with me.
Collective Noun - A noun that refers to a group of people, animals, or things as a single unit.
The team practiced until sunset.
A flock of birds flew overhead.
The class voted for a field trip.
Singular Noun - A noun that refers to one person, place, thing, or idea.
The cat slept on the couch.
My phone needs to be charged.
A tree fell during the storm.
Plural Noun - A noun that refers to more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
The cats played in the yard.
I bought new shoes yesterday.
The books are on the shelf.
Compound Noun -Two or more words joined together to create a single noun (sometimes written as one word, hyphenated, or separate words).
I packed my toothbrush for the trip.
We saw a firefighter save a kitten.
He left his notebook on the bus.
Possessive Noun - A noun that shows ownership or belonging (usually with an apostrophe + s).
This is Emma's backpack.
The dog's bowl is empty.
My brother's car broke down.