Definition: A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Concrete nouns name people, places, or things that you can touch, see, hear, smell, or taste.
Person
Place
Thing
man
river
dog
Mrs. Jones
Paris
book
doctor
mountains
sports car
Maddie
home
Ferrari
Abstract nouns name ideas, concepts, or emotions. These nouns are intangible, which means you cannot touch, see, hear, smell, or taste them using your five senses.
Idea
Emotion
love
happiness
intelligence
anger
justice
excitement
religion
fear
time
surprise
Hint:
Remember, pronouns are not nouns.
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