COMMON AND PROPER NOUNS

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COMMON AND PROPER NOUNS
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Noun

• A noun is a word or word group that is used to
  name a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Compound Noun

• A compound noun is a single noun made up of two
  or more words used together.
• Ex. grandmother, basketball

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Proper Noun

• A proper noun names a particular person, place,
  thing, or idea that begins with a capital letter.
• Ex. Christiana Middle School

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Concrete Nouns

• A concrete noun names a person, place, or thing
  that can be perceived by one or more of the
  senses.
• Ex. Music, photograph

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Abstract Nouns

• An abstract noun names an idea, feeling, quality,
  or characteristic.
• Ex. love, fun, wisdom

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Collective Nouns

• A collective noun is a word that names a group.
• Ex. audience, family, class