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Noun Types
Proper vs. CommonConcrete vs. Abstract
Proper NounsO Nouns that
identify a specific person, place or thing.
O Mount EverestO Alex (any name)O Bush StadiumO Puebla
Common NounsO Non-specific
person, place or thing
O mountainO boyO stadiumO city
Proper vs. Common
Mount EverestAlex Bush StadiumPueblaDisney WorldAmerican Eagle
mountainboystadiumcity parkstore
Concrete
O Concrete nouns can be experienced through your 5 senses: Sight, Sound, Smell, Taste and Touch.
O If you can’t see it, hear it, smell it, taste it or touch it, it’s not a concrete noun.
AbstractO Abstract nouns
cannot be touched, seen, heard, tasted or smelled.
O Abstract nouns represent ideas, concepts and feelings
Concrete vs. Abstract
