Nouns

What is a common noun?

• A common noun is a proper name for a person, place, thing, or idea.

• A common noun is a type of verb.

• A common noun is a specific name for a person, place, thing, or idea.

• A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea.

Give an example of a common noun.

• car

• tree

• dog

• cat

Is 'dog' a common noun or a proper noun?

• proper noun

• adjective

• verb

• common noun

What are some examples of common nouns for animals?

• tiger

• dog, cat, bird, fish

• lion

• elephant

What are some examples of common nouns for objects?

• chair, table, book, pen, car

• computer

• lamp

• desk

What are some examples of common nouns for places?

• building, park, beach

• restaurant, hotel, airport

• city, town, village, country, continent, state

• mountain, river, lake

What are some examples of common nouns for people?

• teacher, doctor, student, musician

• athlete

• chef

• engineer

Can you think of any other examples of common nouns?

• car, tree, chair, love

• dog, city, book, happiness