Nouns

Nouns: Nouns are words use to denote name of a place, person, thing or an idea.

Different Kinds of Nouns:

• Proper nouns
• Common nouns
• Countable nouns
• Uncountable nouns
• Collective nouns
• Concrete nouns
• Abstract nouns

Proper Nouns: Proper nouns are used to denote name of a particular person or place.

Example: Rakhi is a student of Fashion Designing.

Common Nouns: Common nouns are used to denote name given in common to every person or thing of the same class or kind.

Example: First year Students are enjoying Freshers party.

Countable Nouns: Countable nouns can have a/an before them. They can be used in the plural.

Example: I have two dogs and a cat.

Uncountable Nouns: Uncountable nouns cannot be used with a/an and cannot be used in the plural.

Example: The weather is nice in Shimla.

Collective Nouns: Collective nouns are used to name a group of people, things or animals.

Example: Army is deployed in the war torn area.

Concrete Nouns: Concrete nouns denote materials having physical existence and can be felt by senses.

Example: It is a beautiful song.

Abstract Nouns: Abstract nouns signify ideas, feelings and qualities which cannot be felt or perceive by senses.

Example: Inner strength is the real strength.