Nouns
Before we can work together, we must build trust between us. Is "trust" a concrete or abstract noun?
abstract noun
Excitement awaits beyond the curtains and under the big tent. Is "excitement" a concrete or abstract noun?
abstract noun
The King was surprised by the little boy's honesty but not ungrateful for it. Is "honesty" a concrete or abstract noun?
abstract noun
collective nouns
are a singular noun that names a group (school, squad, team)
abstract nouns
are an idea or quality that can not be perceived by any of the five senses (honor, courage, fear)
compound nouns
are two or more words combined to make a single noun that names a person, place, thing, or idea (shortcake, swimming pool, mother-in-law)
After losing the race, the politician had to tell his staff they were out of work. Is "staff" a compound or collective noun?
collective noun
Jimmy loves cattle. He has a whole herd in his backyard. Is "herd" a collective or compound noun?
collective noun
The biggest school of mackerel I ever saw was on the Discovery Channel last week. Is "school" a collective or compound noun?
collective noun
Laticia spent the bulk of her afternoon in one of the restaurants near school. I "restaurants" a common or proper noun?
common noun
My backpack crashed to the floor, and all my papers came flying out. Is "papers" a common or proper noun?
common noun
The company's logo contains a spinning glove. Is "globe" a common or proper noun?
common noun
Oh, look! A cute little ladybug on my fingertip! Is "ladybug" a collective or compound noun?
compound noun
The power went out in my apartment, so I couldn't access the network. Is "network" a collective or compound noun?
compound noun
My family and I decided to watch fireworks for two hours last night. Is "fireworks" a concrete or abstract noun?
concrete noun
The emergency sirens wailed on the freeway through the night. Is "sirens" a concrete or abstract noun?
concrete noun
common nouns
name a general person, place, thing, or idea (restaurant, lady, volcano)
concrete nouns
name a person, place, or thing that can be perceived by one of more of the five senses (dog, house, rainbow, doctor)
proper nouns
name a specific person, place, thing, or idea (Burger King, Lucy, Blue Jays)
Although most young children enjoy playing with clowns, many teenagers fear them. Is "children" a singular or plural noun?
plural noun
The ladybug's antennae were so small, Harold almost couldn't make them out. Is "antennae" a singular or plural noun?
plural noun
The real heroes of our society are the men and women who protect us everyday. Is "heroes" a singular or plural noun?
plural noun
My mom's favorite kind of water comes from Alabama. I "Alabama" a common or proper noun?
proper noun
The Constitution is one of the most valuable documents in our nation's capitol. Is "Constitution" a common or proper noun?
proper noun
If you are going to try to break into my house, don't dress like a thief! Is "thief" a singular or plural noun?
singular noun
Your parents call you a silly goose when you do something foolish. Is "goose" a singular or plural noun?
singular noun
nouns name
a person, place, thing, or idea (Mr. Jenkins, teacher, Oklahoma, stack, pennies, dresser)
