What are Common Nouns? Grammar Review

Published on Nov 16, 2017

First, lets describe a noun! What is a noun? “A noun is people, place, thing, idea!” Easy, right? Not really but, it is a great start! The two main types of nouns are “Proper and Common”. Common nouns are used to name general items. Common nouns are not usually capitalized. They refer to general items like “table, chair, jeans, shirt, shoes, etc.” Nouns are often preceded by an article like “A, an, the”.

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What are Common Nouns?

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What are Common Nouns?

First, lets describe a noun!

What is a noun? “A noun is people, place, thing, idea!”

Easy, right? Not really but, it is a great start!

The two main types of nouns are “Proper and Common”.

Common nouns are used to name general items.

Common nouns are not usually capitalized unless it is used
as the first word
in a sentence!

They refer to general items like “table, chair, jeans, shirt, shoes, etc.”

Nouns are often preceded by an article like
“A, an, the”.

Here are a few common noun examples...

Can you find the nouns?

I just broke my new
watch. I will take it
to the repair shop!

You really must buy a new pair of jeans! You should go to the store later!

We are visiting the park later! Would you like to go with us in our new car?

They asked us to attend the meeting later in the office at 2pm!

He is going to travel by train to his home next week!

She is baking pizza for us tonight! She always cooks a tasty meal!

It just jumped over the fence! I hope it comes back home soon!

I always enjoy watching movies with my wife on weekends!

You should wear your
new shoes to the
party tomorrow!

We are going to
a restaurant with
friends tonight!

They are moving to a new home in a big city soon!

He wanted to eat a cheeseburger at the bistro in the park!

She asked for a ride to catch the bus on time!

It has been a warm summer this year!

I have always wanted
to visit my cousins
in their city!

You should come to the museum with us tomorrow!

We traveled by plane to our new home!

They visited the beach and walked on the sand!

He invited her to his country for a month!

She called me at work yesterday and invited
me to a picnic!

It is always cold in winter
in the mountains!

Work with your teacher
to better understand
this subject!

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