1. COMMON AND PROPER NOUNS

2. Noun A noun is a word or word group that is used to name a person, place, thing, or idea.

3. Compound Noun A compound noun is a single noun made up of two or more words used together. Ex. grandmother, basketball

4. Proper Noun A proper noun names a particular person, place, thing, or idea that begins with a capital letter. Ex. Christiana Middle School

5. Concrete Nouns A concrete noun names a person, place, or thing that can be perceived by one or more of the senses. Ex. Music, photograph

6. Abstract Nouns An abstract noun names an idea, feeling, quality, or characteristic. Ex. love, fun, wisdom

7. Collective Nouns A collective noun is a word that names a group. Ex. audience, family, class