Nouns
⭐ MasteredA noun names a person, place, thing or idea: teacher, Paris, apple, happiness.
"Noun" comes from the Latin word for "name".
All about Nouns
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing or idea. Teacher, Paris, apple and happiness are all nouns. Nouns can be common, like dog or city, or proper, like Rover or London, which always start with a capital letter.
Nouns are the main building blocks of a sentence. Many nouns can be counted, such as three books, while others, like water or courage, cannot be counted easily.
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Real-life uses of Nouns
- Naming people, places and objects when you write a story
- Labelling pictures and diagrams in science projects
- Building clear sentences in letters and emails
Frequently asked questions about Nouns
What are proper nouns?
Names of specific people, places or things, such as Sam, Egypt or Monday. They always begin with a capital letter.
What is an abstract noun?
A noun for an idea or feeling you cannot touch, such as joy, honesty or freedom.
Is a pronoun a noun?
No. A pronoun replaces a noun, such as he or they, so it is a different part of speech.