Nouns

Question 1

Proper nouns

Answer 1

Refer to specific people, places, occasions: begin with a capital letter

E.g. John, Christmas

Question 2

Concrete nouns

Answer 2

Objects that physically exist

E.g. Vase, table

Question 3

Common nouns

Answer 3

More general types of people, objects and feelings

E.g. Students, cities, furniture, disappointment

Question 4

Abstract nouns

Answer 4

Feelings, ideas, qualities or values with no physical existence

E.g. Freedom, love

Question 5

Collective nouns

Answer 5

Groups of people, objects, animals

E.g. Herd, team, flock

Question 6

What are nouns?

Answer 6

‘Naming words’ give names to people, places, objects and feelings