English

• What is a noun?

  A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea
• What does it mean to think of common nouns as categories?

  They group similar things together
• What is a noun?

  A word that tells us what something is
• How does a common noun differ from a proper noun?

  Common nouns start with lowercase letters
• What are the categories of nouns?

  • Person (e.g., Mom, Dad)
  • Place (e.g., home, school)
  • Thing (e.g., toy, book)
  • Feeling (e.g., happiness, love)
• What are the categories of nouns?

  • Person: teacher, student, friend
  • Place: London, school, home
  • Thing: desk, book, pencil
  • Idea: happiness, courage, love
• What is a proper noun?

  A specific name for a person, place, or thing
• What is a common noun?

  A word that tells us what something is
• What do abstract nouns name?

  Ideas, concepts, or feelings
• What defines concrete nouns?

  Things you can see, touch, or taste
• Why do proper nouns start with a capital letter?

  To distinguish them from common nouns
• What are the categories of common nouns?

  • Person (e.g., child, teacher)
  • Place (e.g., park, city)
  • Thing (e.g., car, book)
  • Feeling (e.g., love, friendship)
• What does a common noun name?

  A general type of person, place, thing, or idea
• How do concrete nouns differ from common nouns?

  Concrete nouns are a type of common nouns
• What is the significance of capitalizing proper nouns?

  It shows their importance and uniqueness
• What are the two kinds of nouns?

  Concrete nouns and abstract nouns
• How do concrete nouns differ from abstract nouns?

  • Concrete nouns: tangible, can be seen or touched
  • Abstract nouns: intangible, represent ideas or feelings
• How does a common noun differ from a special name?

  It refers to general items, not specific ones
• How do we write common nouns?

  With small letters, like "car"
• Why are nouns essential in English grammar?

  They are essential for forming sentences
• Why are concrete and abstract nouns important?

  They help build sentences and express thoughts
• Why is "car" considered a common noun?

  It refers to any car, not a specific one
• How do proper nouns differ from common nouns?

  Proper nouns refer to unique entities
• What is the plural of "box"?

  Boxes
• What is the plural of "dog"?


  Dogs
• How do abstract nouns contribute to language?

  They express ideas and feelings in communication
• What do concrete nouns name?

  Physical things you can see or touch
• What defines abstract nouns?

  Ideas or feelings that can't be touched
• What does a singular noun name?

  One person, place, or thing
• How can nouns be thought of in relation to the world?

  As labels that name things in our world
• Why do common nouns not refer to specific individuals?

  They name general types, not specifics
• What is the plural of "tooth"?

  Teeth
• How do we form plural nouns in English?

  By adding -s or -es to the singular form.
• What happens to the word "tooth" when it becomes plural?

  It changes to "teeth".
• What is the plural of "child"?

  Children
• What happens to the word "child" when it becomes plural?

  It changes to "children".
• How do common nouns contribute to language clarity?

  They provide general references for understanding
• What are irregular plurals?

  Plurals that don't follow standard rules
• What are the three roles of nouns in sentences?

  • Subject: Noun performing the action
  • Object: Noun receiving the action
  • Complement: Noun completing the description
• What is the plural of "student"?

  Students