W2 Common, Proper, Abstract Nouns

Nouns can be,

• person

  place

  thing

• sound

  letter

  word

• person

  letter

  sound

• word

  thing

  sound

Common nouns...

• have capital letters.

• can be any general noun.

• must be specific.

• are difficult to spell.

Abstract nouns...

• can fill a box.

• are difficult to spell.

• cannot be seen, smelled, or sold.

• always have capital letters.

Which sentence has a common noun?

• Michael runs fast.

• Mia studies daily.

• Sam drinks when thirsty.

• Nancy bought a notebook.

Which sentence contains an abstract noun?

• Cindy cried all night.

• The zoo keeper works with hippos.

• His mom's death was so sad.

• School is for learning.

Match the following noun types. Is it an

Abstract, Proper, or Common Noun?

• Proper

• Common

• Abstract

Which is NOT an ABSTRACT noun?

• peace

• friendship

• people

• faith

Which sentence has an ABSTRACT noun?

• You can't buy happiness.

• H.E.B. sells delicious food.

• The astronaut flew to space again.

• Jonathan is a quarterback for our team.

How many COMMON nouns does the sentence below have?

Once upon a time, a boy saved a girl from a monster.

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Match the following

• common nouns

• eight

• number of parts of speech

• person

  place

  thing

• proper nouns

• always capitalized

• nouns

• any general noun

• abstract nouns

• your senses can't detect them