Nouns A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. A noun is often clued by the words an a and the. An ape on the bike hit a bird with a rock at the end of the long road. Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 A noun is a person, place, thing or idea PersonPlaceThingIdea/Feeling girlSimpson Countytoylove Mr. RobbinscityNikeshappiness nurseback yardarmfreedom SamSan Franciscocouchhonesty boymountainmonstercommitment manMammoth Cavezombiekindness presidentChinaApple Computerdemocracy Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 Concrete and Abstract Nouns Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 Concrete vs. Abstract Nouns A concrete noun is a noun that can be experienced with your five senses. You can touch, smell, see, hear or taste a concrete noun.. Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 Concrete Nouns A concrete noun can be experienced with one or more of your five senses. An orange is a concrete noun. You can see, taste, smell, and touch it. A whistle is a concrete noun. You can hear, see, and touch it. Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 Concrete vs. Abstract Nouns An abstract noun can not be experienced with your five senses. An abstract noun exists, but you cannot see it, taste it, smell it, touch it or hear it. Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 Abstract nouns are not detected by your five senses. Honesty is an example of an abstract noun. What color is honesty? You don't know because you cannot see it. What texture is honesty? What flavor is honesty? Does it make a sound? Of course not! Does it smell? Not a bit! Honesty is an abstract noun! Abstract Nouns Other abstract nouns: anger, peace, hate, pride, sympathy, bravery, success, courage, beauty, fun, loyalty pain, knowledge, trust, education, friendship, intelligence Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 YOUR TURNFind the concrete and abstract nouns The mother felt love for her baby and she had much happiness when the child laughed while playing with the toy. The soldier held his gun tightly as he walked into the city. He felt hatred for his enemy but dreaded the thought of causing pain. He hated war and wished he could go home. Angie was sad that her friend Lily was moving to Florida. She was filled with sorrow at the thought of losing her friendship. Kate looked at her watch. Where had the time gone? She had spent all night on the computer doing her homework! Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 Common and Proper Nouns Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 Common Nouns vs. Proper Nouns A common noun is an ordinary person, place, or thing. A common noun is not capitalized. Examples are boy, city, house. Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 Common Nouns vs. Proper Nouns A proper noun is a specific person, place, or thing. A proper noun is capitalized. Examples are Sam, Nashville, The White House Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 Common Noun and Proper Noun holiday = common noun Valentines Day = proper noun Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 tower = common noun Eiffel Tower = proper noun Common Noun and Proper Noun Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 doctor = a common noun Dr. Ed Jones = a proper noun Common Noun and Proper Noun Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 Common Proper doctor lady building city shoe college girl boy Dr. Paine Mrs. Jones The Capitol Franklin, Ky. Adidas UK Maria James Walsh Publishing Co. 2009 List some common and proper nouns for yourself. COMMON sister teacher camper PROPER Ms. Elliott Kentuckian Tall Sally Walsh Publishing Co. 2009