Chapter 2 : Noun
Chapter 2 : Noun
Definition:
A Noun is a word that names a person, place, animal, thing, or idea.
Easy Trick:
If you can answer "Who?" or "What?", the word is usually a Noun.
If you can answer "Who?" or "What?", the word is usually a Noun.
Types of Noun
| Type | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Proper Noun | Specific name | Rahul, India, Assam |
| Common Noun | General name | Boy, City, School |
| Collective Noun | Name of a group | Team, Army, Crowd |
| Material Noun | Name of a material | Gold, Water, Cotton |
| Abstract Noun | Name of a quality, feeling or idea | Honesty, Love, Freedom |
Examples
| Sentence | Noun |
|---|---|
| Rahul lives in Delhi. | Rahul, Delhi |
| The dog is barking. | Dog |
| Gold is expensive. | Gold |
| Honesty is the best policy. | Honesty |
| The team won the match. | Team, Match |
How to Identify a Noun
- Is it a person's name? → Noun
- Is it a place? → Noun
- Is it an animal? → Noun
- Is it an object or thing? → Noun
- Is it a feeling or quality? → Noun
Golden Trick:
Name = Noun
Whenever a word gives the name of someone or something, it is a Noun.
Name = Noun
Whenever a word gives the name of someone or something, it is a Noun.
Memory Trick
Remember this sentence: "People Play Around The Area."
| Letter | Represents |
|---|---|
| P | Person |
| P | Place |
| A | Animal |
| T | Thing |
| A | Abstract Idea |
If a word belongs to any of these five categories, it is a Noun.
Common Errors
| Wrong | Correct |
|---|---|
| delhi is a big city. | Delhi is a big city. |
| i met rahul yesterday. | I met Rahul yesterday. |
| the ganga is holy. | The Ganga is holy. |
Rule:
Always begin Proper Nouns with a Capital Letter.
Always begin Proper Nouns with a Capital Letter.
Practice Questions
Identify the Nouns:
- The cat is sleeping on the sofa.
- Rina studies in Guwahati.
- Honesty brings success.
- The army protected the country.
- Milk is good for health.
Answers
- Cat, Sofa
- Rina, Guwahati
- Honesty, Success
- Army, Country
- Milk, Health
Quick Revision
- Noun = Name
- Five Types of Nouns
- Proper Nouns begin with Capital Letters.
- Abstract Nouns cannot be seen or touched.
- Collective Nouns name a group.
Exam Shortcut:
Name = Noun
Group = Collective Noun
Feeling = Abstract Noun
Material = Material Noun
Specific Name = Proper Noun
Name = Noun
Group = Collective Noun
Feeling = Abstract Noun
Material = Material Noun
Specific Name = Proper Noun